Social Groups Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead

Create Connections. Celebrate Cultures. Make Every Day Meaningful.

For more than 40 years, FOCUS Connect has been connecting communities and helping people build meaningful lives through connection,inclusionand belonging.

We'repassionate about creating opportunities for older people to stay connected, celebrate their culture, make newfriendsand continue doing the things that matter most to them. Every Social Group we deliver is designed to create genuine friendships, strengthenwellbeingand help peoplelive lifetheir way.

We'relooking for an energetic, organised and people-focusedSocial Inclusion & WellbeingLeadto help deliver and grow our flagship Social Groups.

Ifyou'resomeone who loves bringing people together, enjoys working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and wants to make a genuine difference every day,we'dlove to hear from you.

About the Role

As theSocial Inclusion & WellbeingLead, you will play a hands-on role in creating great experiences and meaningful outcomes for our existing participants, while also growing participation and connecting more older people with our Social Groups.

You’llspend time with participants understanding what matters to them and helping create engaging groups, activities and community outings that promote friendship, wellbeing, independence and belonging.

You’llalso be out in the community promoting our Social Groups, building referralnetworksand developing relationships that create opportunities for more older people toparticipate.

This community-based role brings togetherparticipant engagement, program delivery, communityengagementand marketing, with a shared focus on delivering great participant outcomes and growing participation.

What You'll Be Doing

- Build strong relationships with participants, families and carers, understanding what matters to eachpersonand supporting meaningful participation.
- Coordinate and deliver engaging Social Groups, activities and community outings that promote wellbeing, independence, friendship and belonging.




- Adapt and develop programs in response to participants’ needs, goals,interestsand feedback.
- Create welcoming and inclusive experiences where people from diverse backgrounds feel connected,respectedand that they belong.
- Actively promote Social Groups andidentifyopportunities to connect new participants with our programs.
- Build strong referral networks with community organisations, aged care providers, healthprofessionalsand local partners.
- Get outinto the community, developrelationshipsand create opportunities to grow participation and achieve agreed targets.
- Gather participant feedback and use insights to continually improve experiences, outcomes and our Social Groups.
- Bringnew ideasand creativity to the development and growth of our programs.
- Coordinate and support facilitators,driversand volunteers.
- Assistwith rostering and day-to-day program operations.
- Contribute to a positive, values-driven culture of teamwork,creativityand inclusion.

About You

You'resomeone who genuinely enjoys bringing people together and is inspired by our vision,‘A future where every person belongs and thrives.’

You’rejust as comfortable spending time with participants and understanding what matters to them as you aregetting outinto the community, startingconversationsand building new relationships.

You build relationships easily, enjoy turning ideas into engagingexperiencesand take pride in seeing people build friendships,confidenceand connection.You’realso motivated by creating opportunities formore olderpeople to discover andparticipatein our Social Groups.

Most importantly,



you share our commitment toConnection,Inclusionand Creativityand creating welcoming experiences where every participant feels respected,includedand that they belong.

To be successful,you'llbring:

- Experience coordinating activities, programs or events in aged care, communityservicesor a similar environment.
- Strong participant engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in community engagement, marketing, businessdevelopmentor building referral networks.
- Confidence promoting programs, developing communityconnectionsandidentifyingopportunities to grow participation.
- A passion for creating engaging experiences that promote wellbeing,inclusionand independence.
- Strong communicationskills and the ability to build relationships with participants, families,volunteersand community partners.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Current Driver Licence (essential).
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- National Criminal History Check.

We warmly encourage applications from people who are bilingual or multilingual. We also welcome applicants who are passionate about celebratingdifferent culturesand creating welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels respected and that they belong.

Why Join FOCUS Connect?

At FOCUS Connect,you'lljoin a teamthat'spassionate about helping peoplelive lifetheir way.

Every dayyou'llhelp people build friendships, celebrate culture, discover newexperiencesand stay connected to the people and communities that matter most to them.

- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
- A supportive and collaborative team that values your ideas and encourages innovation.
- The opportunity to help shape and grow our flagship Social Groups.
- A wide-ranging community-based role where no two days are the same.
- Ongoing learning,developmentand career opportunities within a growing organisation.

For further information, please contact**@focusconnect.org.au.

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📌 Social Groups Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead (City of Campbelltown)
🏢 Focus Connect
📍 City of Campbelltown