2 x Permanent Part-time positions | 30.4 hours per week
Salary: $75,577.89 Base Salary + Super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
Location: Edmonton, Cairns QLD 4869
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose .
Your opportunity
Join our Communities of Focus and Communities for Children Programs in Cairns and play a key role in strengthening outcomes for children, families and communities.
We have two Community Engagement Worker opportunities available, each contributing to community connection, participation and wellbeing across Cairns South.
Position 1 - Youth Voice Project
Working alongside children and young people, community leaders, service providers and a university research partner, you'll help deliver an innovative Youth Voice Project that gives young people a meaningful say in the communities, services and decisions that affect their lives. You'll support engagement activities, youth leadership development and opportunities for young people to influence positive community outcomes.
Position 2 - Community Engagement
Working across the Communities for Children program and Hambledon House Community Centre , you'll help strengthen connections across the Cairns South community. You'll build relationships with community members, schools, community groups, local services and stakeholders, while supporting activities, events and initiatives that promote participation, inclusion and wellbeing for children and families.
Whether you're passionate about youth participation and co-design, or community development and capacity building, both roles offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community.
Your key responsibilities will be to
Build strong relationships with children, young people, families, community members, schools, community organisations and key stakeholders.
Plan and deliver workshops, community activities, consultations, programs and events that encourage participation and strengthen community connections.
Support youth engagement, community development and community-led initiatives that respond to local needs and priorities.
Develop and maintain partnerships with service providers, community organisations, local leaders and project partners to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Facilitate co-design, consultation and participation activities that ensure community voices inform local planning and service delivery.
Gather community feedback and insights, contribute to reporting and evaluation, and support continuous improvement across programs.
Promote inclusion, wellbeing, social connectedness and community capacity through a range of engagement and outreach activities.
Requirements for success
Experience in community engagement, community development, youth services, family support, education, neighbourhood centres or community services.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating workshops, events, activities or engagement initiatives with diverse groups.
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and communication skills.
Ability to engage effectively with children, young people, families and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of community development, strengths-based practice, co-design and community-led approaches.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Relevant qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
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