For over 200 years The Benevolent Society has been at the forefront of societal change. We stand beside our clients and build upon their strengths; be they children, young people, families, people with mental illness or disability or older people.

We are looking for a passionate Project Officer to join our Communities for Children team to manage consultation with our stakeholders to initiate the next stage of our community partnership.

In this varied role, you will lead a community consultation and development project for our Communities for Children partnership program including but not limited to conducting a community needs and strengths analysis, identify, evaluate priority areas and partners for future funding opportunities for our Communities for Children partnership program. The position will ensure appropriate consultation and participation and feedback to the community and stakeholders using a project framework and timeline. Advise on community consultation outcomes and provide final report and recommendations based on the project requirements.

Terms: Full time (contract 30 June 2021) position based in Campbelltown, NSW.

Who’s the team?

We are a dynamic team with diverse skills and experiences. We have a supportive Leadership team and have access to a Practice Leadership Unit.

We are committed to high quality work, very welcoming and believe with the right support every parent has potential to make lasting life changes.

Some of the benefits we offer

• Salary packaging,
• Discounts on everyday purchases,
• Flexible work arrangements,
• Purchasing additional leave,
• IT tools/devices to support working remotely,
• Accrued days off

What you need to succeed?

As an experienced community project officer you will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Community development background and a Strong sector knowledge and ability to translate this to required developments
• Extensive Project management skills and experience working with community groups and Organisations
• Strong communicator able to engage and connect a range of stakeholders, create networks
• Strong networking and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead, anticipate needs and work independently and creatively
• “Yes” mentality and approach with perseverance

Interested? Apply online today!

For any urgent enquires please contact Bernadette Ahern tel: 0401 677 201

We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members.

We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability please get in contact.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check or similar (where relevant to the role).