Location219 Deception Bay Road,Deception Bay, QLD, ****,Australia
Employee TypeMax Term Part Time
Contact information
Contact NameKerry Smith
Contact Phone***********
Contact ******
Description
Working collaboratively with a range of community stakeholders to promote community connection and build supportive and safe child-friendly environments.
yourtownis a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Realise your potential atyourtown.
your opportunity
Based at Deception Bay and working with the Family Support Services team, The Communities for Children initiative is a federally funded, whole of community response aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years in the Deception Bay community.
This is a fixed term position until June **** working 4 days per week, Tuesday -Friday.
Your role will include:
Develop, maintain and nurture trusting relationships with collaborative partners and other services, churches, schools and organisations in the Deception Bay Community and surrounding areas
Undertake community needs assessments through facilitating and driving community consultation
Develop the Community Development Strategic Plan in collaboration and consultation with various community and internal stakeholders
Employ principles of co-design in the development of initiatives to empower local children and families
Oversee and facilitate the development of co-designed viable programs/ projects and assist the development (through partnerships) of project plans for new activities, programs and events
Design, develop and distribute the Child and Family Alliance newsletter




Implement evaluation methods for activities and programs and prepare reports
what we are looking for
You will be committed, knowledgeable and experienced in applying Community Development principles and approaches.
You will have a deep understanding of social justice, equity, and empowerment and will be able to demonstrate how you have worked with marginalised communities to amplify their voice and bring change.
You will bring:
passion, commitment and belief in young people
relevant bachelor qualifications in human services, community development, psychology or social work
demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities and Elders or demonstrated experience working with CALD or other ethnic communities
an understanding of the impact of colonisation on First Nations Peoples and how these impacts continue to affect the political, social, economic, health & wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders today
demonstrated experience working with and supporting families and children in education, health, housing, social services, sports or religious/spiritual organisations
knowledge and understanding of community development, and demonstrated experience working with communities to achieve change
excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present publicly to organisational and community groups and facilitate meetings, workshops and community consultations
your benefits




When you joinyourtownyou will be welcomed into a protected, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.
We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate adaptable work hours and work arrangements
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
yourtownhas a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtownis committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
At yourtown, everybody belongs.
We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
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📌 Community Development Practitioner (Queensland)
🏢 yourtown
📍 Queensland