Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
About the Role
We are seeking an Engagement & Community Officer to join our team at the Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub in South Windsor. In this role, you will be an integral member of the team supporting current and former Defence personnel and their families. This is a dynamic, people-focused position offering a broad scope of responsibilities across client wellbeing appointments, community service liaison, event coordination, and social media management. As the welcoming face of the Hub, you'll deliver outstanding customer service to our clients, making every interaction count. You'll play a key role advocating for our community, genuinely committed to supporting the ADF community. If you're compassionate, empathetic, and eager to make a positive impact, this role is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.
A Bit About You
Certificate IV in Community Services (essential)
Experience in community, welfare, or human services settings
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of, or experience working with, the Australian Defence Force community (highly desirable)
Benefits & Perks
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.



This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards.
Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave.
Plus, you will be working with a truly supportive, committed and loyal team who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our veterans and their families.
Location
Hawkesbury Veteran and Family Hub in South Windsor.
Location VS Bardia, VS Hawkesbury.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
We believe everyone has the right to feel protected, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Background Checks & Clearances
It is a mandatory requirement for team members working in this role to have a valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check, as required to undertake the inherent requirements of the position. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.
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📌 Engagement And Community Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Rsl Lifecare
📍 Sydney