Community Engagement Worker

• 2 x Permanent Part-time positions | 30.4 hours per week
• Salary: $75,577.89 Base Salary + Super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Location: Edmonton, Cairns QLD 4869
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join ourCommunities of Focus andCommunities for Children Programs in Cairns and play a key role in strengthening outcomes for children, families and communities.

We have two Community Engagement Worker opportunities available, each contributing to community connection, participation and wellbeing across Cairns South.

Position 1 - Youth Voice Project

Working alongside children and young people, community leaders, service providers and a university research partner, you'll help deliver an innovative Youth Voice Project that gives young people a meaningful say in the communities, services and decisions that affect their lives. You'll support engagement activities, youth leadership development and opportunities for young people to influence positive community outcomes.

Position 2 - Community Engagement

Working across the Communities for Children program andHambledon House Community Centre, you'll help strengthen connections across the Cairns South community. You'll build relationships with community members, schools, community groups, local services and stakeholders, while supporting activities, events and initiatives that promote participation, inclusion and wellbeing for children and families.

Whether you're passionate about youth participation and co-design, or community development and capacity building, both roles offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community.

Your key responsibilities will be to

• Build strong relationships with children, young people, families, community members, schools, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver workshops, community activities, consultations, programs and events that encourage participation and strengthen community connections.
• Support youth engagement, community development and community-led initiatives that respond to local needs and priorities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with service providers, community organisations, local leaders and project partners to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Facilitate co-design, consultation and participation activities that ensure community voices inform local planning and service delivery.
• Gather community feedback and insights, contribute to reporting and evaluation, and support continuous improvement across programs.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, social connectedness and community capacity through a range of engagement and outreach activities.

Requirements for success

• Experience in community engagement, community development, youth services, family support, education, neighbourhood centres or community services.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating workshops, events, activities or engagement initiatives with diverse groups.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with children, young people, families and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of community development, strengths-based practice, co-design and community-led approaches.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Current Driver's Licence with no restrictions.

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.

Your benefits

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

Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details viaAccessPay)

Free external, confidential counselling and access tochaplaincy support.

Volunteering opportunities  

Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please emailtalentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit ourCareers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us atDeadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au  

Find out more about acareer with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

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As a committedCircle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you