Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th May 2021
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hand up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
The Vinnies Bushfire Recovery and Community Development Program is supporting bushfire-impacted communities that are still dealing with the impacts of the bushfire crisis. This role will work on the next stage of recovery that is focused on rebuilding community cohesion and improving individual sense of wellbeing.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in and with communities over a longer period of time, and challenging in its ambition to achieve positive impact for communities.
You will need to be a proactive and well-organised person who can oversee the planning and implementation of a longer-term program of support and activities. You will need to be creative, innovative and solutions-focused. Finally, you will need to have excellent people skills and be able to build relationships, listen to the ideas of community and turn those into actions. Local knowledge and project management experience are highly desirable.
The role involves regular travel in the local area and possibly beyond, and is part of broader team working across the state. It has flexible working conditions and provision for transport.
The Coordinator, Bushfire Recovery and Community Development will:
This role will report to the Manager, Bushfire Recovery and Community Development. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.
If you have questions about this role, please email John Fenech (Manager) on [email protected], quote: Coordinator, Bushfire Recovery / VIN2313 enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please click here for Information on how to apply.
Please submit your application - attach your Resume and your responses to the role-specific criteria outlined in the Position Description.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.