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Community Engagement Officer - Hambledon House - Cairns

Mission Australia
  • Part-time (30.4hours) – Fixed Term Contract
  • Location: Edmonton
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

About Us

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 160 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more. We are generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Mission Australia is committed to keeping children and young people safe with zero tolerance of harm or abuse, and expect all our employees and volunteers to reflect this commitment. 

Your Opportunity

The Community Engagement Officer provides support and assistance to the Program Manager to implement Mission Australia’s Strengthening Communities Framework at Hambledon House Community Centre. The position is responsible for building formal and informal relationships and partnerships with stakeholders across the Cairns South area and connecting community members and community/special interest groups to the Community Centre.

The Hambledon House Community Centre, located in Edmonton in Cairns, provides activities, programs and supports for children and families. In partnership with local services and community groups, the centre delivers activities that promote social connectedness and are a universal access point for individuals and families to get help and support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Proactive identification and networking with stakeholders including families, community agencies, funding providers, government departments, local business and advocacy groups
  • Support the Program Manager in community consultations to determine strengths, needs and existing resources and assets in the community
  • Building relationships and partnerships across the area through engagement with - but not restricted to -community and government services, early childhood services, schools, businesses, academic institutions, local businesses and community networks

Requirements for Success

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or a relevant Associate Diploma
  • Relevant experience working with cross sectorial community engagement and community development initiatives
  • Experience and knowledge in working within the Cairns South region
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development, coordinated approaches, community engagement frameworks and partnership development
  • Experience working with vulnerable and diverse communities
  • Experience in supporting community committees
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain sustainable internal and external relationships
  • Strong written communication skills including the ability to write reports and develop resource materials
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
  • A sound level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Culture & Benefits  

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

  • NFP salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income (details via Advantage)
  • Generous discounts with hotels, travel insurance and major retailers
  • Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP
  • Discounted health care with Medibank Private

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.

As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Officer - Hambledon House - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘apply’ and send your cover letter and resume today.

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description via Download File Community Engagement Officer, Hambledon House PD CSE Level 3.pdf to PD. For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

Please send through your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence before the closing date.

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