• Part Time Fixed Term 21 hours p/wk
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Flexible working conditions

Metro Assist Limited is a dynamic community-based organisation working across the Inner West, Burwood, Strathfield, Canada Bay, Rhodes Peninsula and Canterbury and Bankstown government areas.  

Metro Assist provides settlement and multicultural services, family services, emergency relief, tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertakes community development projects and initiatives.

Metro Assist values:

• Caring - We care for the wellbeing of our clients, colleagues, and our community
• Respect - We deliver our services in a non-judgemental way and treat our clients and colleagues with respect
• Client focussed - We work to serve our clients and strive to resolve their issues in a professional, timely and appropriate manner
• Honesty and integrity - We undertake our work in an honest, ethical and transparent way
• Innovative - We strive to continuously improve the services we provide to our clients and to the community

Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving diversity within the workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged.

More information about Metro Assist is available on our website www.metroassist.org.au. 

About the Role 

We currently have a vacancy in our Family Team. The Community Development Worker will work closely with children, young people, families, service providers and community groups. You will contribute to building and implementing programs that connect and make accessible to all members of the community. The position is funded under the Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) program which delivers flexible, early intervention support to children, young people, families, and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability.

The position provides an exciting opportunity for working collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders in the planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of TEI funded community programs.  

The role of the Community Development Worker is responsible for:

• Engaging with communities in the Inner West, Burwood, Strathfield, Canada Bay, Rhodes Peninsula areas through program activities, information, and education sessions
• Delivering projects and programs in accordance with TEI program delivery that promotes community engagement, social inclusion, and participation
• Planning and implementation of group-based activities and initiatives in response to local needs that build the capability and resilience of families, children, young people within their communities
• Working with local services, communities and interagency in the planning and implementing of Events and Expos
• Attending and participating in relevant interagency and network meetings
• Identifying and apply for community grants including CDSE, Council grants and other financial opportunities that support local events, projects, and programs
• Maintaining program data and reporting as required by the organisation
• Providing monthly and accurate program reports to immediate supervisor and Family Team Manager

A full position description is available as an attachment below.

The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award. In addition, a generous tax free salary package is available. The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and flexible working conditions to maintain excellent work-life balance. 

Essential Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification diploma in community services, social work, community development or a similar field and experience
• Experience and knowledge in community development when working within communities to build capacity, an understanding of evidence informed and outcome focused service delivery
• Experience delivering group-based activities  
• Demonstrate understanding and experience of working in partnership with diverse communities and stakeholders both government and non-government services 
• Demonstrate working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities
• Demonstrate ability to meet competing work priorities and timeframes 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and contribute to the ongoing development of the program

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Applicants of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander descent highly desirable; or ability to speak Vietnamese
• Current driver’s license and access to own vehicle

HOW TO APPLY

Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our HR Manager Michelle Aldred on (02) 9789 3744 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Community Development Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.  The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.