• Ellenbrook work base - travel to various locations throughout City of Swan
• Part time role: 60.8 hours per fortnight
• Contract until end June 2021
• A great working environment, a friendly team and generous salary packaging options

About us…

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work.

Our Purpose - Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well being and development of children and young people.

Our Way - Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence based support services.

Our Impact - When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

The Position:

Ngala, on behalf of the Swan Alliance, seeks a part time Community Development Officer to join our team at Ellenbrook.

The Swan Alliance is a partnership between Ngala, Anglicare WA and Mission Australia who work together as a single entity to deliver the Swan Communities for Children initiative on behalf of the Australian Department of Social Services.

The role supports community members and organisations to collaborate, develop and implement integrated services and activities to achieve Community Strategic Plan outcomes for families with children less than twelve years of age. It requires an ability to think and plan strategically as well as an ability to engage directly with local agencies, community representatives, parents and children.

A Bachelor Degree in Community Development, Social Work, Social Sciences or equivalent; and/or 3-5 years’ experience in community development or related role is required.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

In this role you will be required to:

• Be proactive, motivated and innovative
• Engage with a diverse range of community members, including children
• Be culturally sensitive and have had experience working with Aboriginal people
• Facilitate community development opportunities
• Work independently
• Think and plan strategically
• Have the capacity to find solutions using creativity and initiative
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and written and report writing skills

Drivers Licence and roadworthy car is essential.

Willingness to travel throughout the City of Swan and wider metropolitan area.

Enquiries: Please direct all enquiries to Jenni Brodie, Executive Officer Swan Alliance, on 9368 9311.

Please Note: All applications will remain in our secure system.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

Bring your passion for children and families to one of Perth's oldest and leading community services providers

Ngala is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“Ngala is committed to ensuring that all staff who work with children are immunised against Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and Influenza for the ongoing protection of our clients".