Organisation : Settlement Services International (SSI)
Location : Sydney (Ashfield)
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Families, Overseas Aid & Development
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
Settlement Services International (SSI) is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with children and young people as well as people with refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.
About the role
- Based in Ashfield with opportunity to work from home/remotely
- 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
- Competitive salary for the right candidate plus Salary Packaging Options!
ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Overarching all SSI programs is the fundamental objective to support and build the capacity of individuals and families to participate, contribute and connect to one another in our Australian society. The Community Engagement team works diligently to create the pathways that allow people to prosper and make communities stronger.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
The Community Engagement Practitioner is responsible for planning and delivering community engagement initiatives that promote the participation of community in SSI’s work. The position is also responsible for managing relationships with community partners, sector stakeholders, volunteers, community groups and leaders.
- Plan, manage and monitor SSI’s Welcome Project coordinating its expansion.
- Develop and implement community engagement strategies and plans to assist SSI programs as required.
- Coordinate, implement and monitor community engagement activities and tools to engage a wide array of community and internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with community representatives, internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of all community engagement activities, and identify opportunities to establish, foster and maintain relationships with community and stakeholders.
- Respond to emerging and urgent community engagement related matters as required by managers.
- Support ad hoc projects that emerge from dynamic ongoing community engagement work as required by managers
Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Relevant tertiary qualification or industry experience.
- Experience working with people and communities of a culturally and linguistically diverse background.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in applying community engagement theory and practice
- Familiarity with community and sector stakeholders.
- Experience in project management and engagement strategies.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
- Industry-leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth;
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs, three days of culture and well-being leave
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
- Opportunity to work in multiple offices across Sydney
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Community Engagement Practitioner via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Overseas_Aid_and_Development
