Regional Engagement Manager / Flexible location

ABOUT SSI

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and waters and we welcome the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people of Australia. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and appreciate applications from its members.

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with people with a refugee and asylum seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, youth and children and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

SSI draws on its expertise and experience to advocate for the people and communities it serves. Through the work we do, we empower people to change their lives. Through our advocacy and representation, we influence ideas and policy

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

This is an exciting new role that will lead SSI’s Regional Engagement Strategy. A key purpose of this role is to establish and manage high-level stakeholder relationships across regional NSW working collaboratively to create a welcoming environment for migrants to regional communities and to open up new pathways for migrants from the cities or overseas to settle successfully in regional areas. The role will operate within the leadership networks of NSW’s regional communities and bring a practical understanding of economic opportunities and social dynamics. As the strategy has scope to expand SSI’s reach across NSW, the Manager may become responsible for recruiting a team of dedicated personnel in regional communities to embed local place-based initiatives that facilitate engagement between regional communities and migrants.

This role can be based in: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Armidale, Port Macquarie, Manning Valley (Ke mpsie), Coffs Harbour or Lismore

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to engage regional communities and regional leaders by being relationship-orientated, a strong communicator and a great people leader. You should be results driven and a strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement strategies and see them through to successful completion. You will be a problem solver who identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities and develops appropriate solutions. Other skills knowledge and experience include:

• Social Science or Social Work, degree in Community / Business Development, or related tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience leading a strategy
• Experience working in regional NSW with regional stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of migrant settlement and integration

Please respond to the “About You” section in your cover letter.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes a fortnightly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff, flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

SSI is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer.

Our workplace reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and abilities of our employees.

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment please email

Applications close date: Monday 26^th November 2019.