Your Role as a Community Development WorkerAs a Community Development Worker, you will be responsible for implementing the provision of community development approaches to care at Hummingbird House and link needs of children and families to resources within a community development framework.

You will implement a community development approach to palliative care to identify, develop and more effectively integrate support networks for families receiving care for their child.

Key responsibilities of this position include:* Leading the development, and delivery of evidence-based community-focused services to enhance the quality of life for children, young people and their families and/or caregivers.* Supporting the development of stronger and more resilient families and communities using ecological, community connectedness and other evidence-based approaches.* Working with local communities to enable them to become more welcoming and inclusive for people living with serious illness.* Establishing and maintaining effective liaison and communication with key community groups and relevant health providers* Engaging with schools across the region, communities and young people to identify and prioritise needs.* Supporting the implementation community focused orientation across all areas of practice at Hummingbird House.

*PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term position until 30/04/2027 consisting of 30 hours per week.*What We Offer* Salary packaging advantages:



Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.* Free and Secure Car Parking: No more paid parking Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.* Perks and Benefits: We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more* Friday Feast and Recharge: (HBH) Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great companyWhat We’re Looking For* Genuine ability to listen to stories and narratives of children, families, and communities; identify existing resources in communities and linking these accordingly.* Proficiency in the development, delivery and evaluation of community-based initiatives aimed at working with children, young people, and families.* Confidence in communicating personal, principle and community development frameworks of practice. A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have* A completed tertiary qualification in Community Development or relevant.* Specialist experience or qualifications in death care, grief and loss, or bereavement.

Essential Requirements* Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)* Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.* Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work

📌 Community Development Worker (Canberra)
🏢 Wesley Mission Queensland
📍 Canberra