Community Development And Neighbourhood House Manager

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation delivering a range of community programs focused on Community Development, social and economic inclusion, and social justice. This is achieved via high quality Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program, and our Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of Community Development activities across commUnity+. Our programs work with people experiencing disadvantage and marginalization with the vision that everyone in the West has a safe place where they feel they belong and live the life they choose.

About the position

Reporting to the General Manager - Family and Community Services, the Community Development and Neighbourhood House Manager is a key leadership role that supports our vision to promote health and wellbeing, social inclusion, economic participation, Community Development and engagement, through integrated service design and delivery. 

The Community Development and Neighbourhood House Manager works with, and for community members, to seek and provide opportunities that are responsive to community needs, interests and promote the values of commUnity+, whilst being responsible for managing the engagement and relationship building between commUnity+ and the communities that it works with, ensuring increased community engagement, managing Community Development initiatives, and implementing the Neighbourhood House operational plan and the program’s overall management. 

This role is responsible for the creation of a positive community environment and experience and requires proven leadership skills, strong community sector management abilities and a passion for Community Development. 

This position will be primarily based in Deer Park, and is available as an ongoing fulltime position with flexibility to negotiate for a part time position of 0.8 FTE, working in a hybrid environment.

Key Selection Criteria 

• A Tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work or other relevant fields. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal for a variety or audiences and purposes and strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage staff and volunteers.
• High level of Community Development and engagement skills, including knowledge of the Neighbourhood House practice framework and philosophy. 
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation and evaluation, program budgeting, facilitation and promotions and proven ability to innovate and influence change.
• Experience in designing and implementing effective community engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, monitor workflow, follow and give direction, maintain deadlines, exercise initiative and judgement in changing environments.
• Ability to work autonomously, while maintaining strong communication with Management.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of Community Development organisations and programs and demonstrated knowledge and experience in Community Development practices

Experience in grant-writing, fundraising and sponsorship, proficiency in languages in addition to English, and qualifications and experience in project/program management will be advantageous. 

This role will require some occasional work outside of ordinary hours and may involve occasional weekend work for involvement in community festivals and programs.

What we offer:

• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements
• Salary packaging benefit
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC)
• Opportunity to further develop your skills 
• Supportive and Inclusive team
• Free parking at Deer Park site

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

To apply online, simply click on the Apply now button. 

Alternatively, you can forward your application via email to: **@comm-unityplus.org.au, using the subject line: Community Development and Neighbourhood House Manager

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria and a current resume. 

A copy of the Position Description can be found on our website under the ‘Working With Us’ tab and then by clicking on the 'Employment' section at www.comm-unityplus.org.au 

Applications close on Friday the 22 March 2024. For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Cameron Bloye on 0427 023 ***

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.