Skylight is recruiting for a Community Development Officer within the Community Connections program. This role is classified at SCHADS Level 4 and 0.7fte. The role will be based in the western region. Attendance at the Skylight Wayville office will be required at least several days per week.

Under the general direction of a supervisor, the Community Development Officer will coordinate and support partner agencies to provide appropriate services for community members. The role includes planning and chairing community partnership meetings, networking across the community, and also a portion of direct service delivery. Working closely with the Skylight Community Connections team members in other regions, there will also be administrative and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent community development skills, the confidence to plan and lead community meetings, and good administrative skills.

We would like to hear from applicants able to meet the skills, knowledge and experience required. Please distribute through your teams and networks.

A Job Description is available on our website at skylight.org.au.

For queries please contact Tahnay Fleming on 0438 692 382 or [email protected], using the subject line: Community Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying please attach a current CV and answer the following questions (limit 75 words per question), via the Apply Now link:

1. What do you think is important when supporting isolated community members towards connection and wellbeing?
2. Please give an example of when you have contributed to the establishment of a new initiative or service within a community development approach?
3. Please give an example of when you have planned and chaired a community meeting.

Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.