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External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Child Safety & Family Support
Murray Bridge, Cowandilla and Parafield Gardens
84,522-94,003
ASO5
Term Contract
11 Feb 2024
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is a role within Safer Family Services and is accountable to the Senior Community Development Coordinator for:
- Developing effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful coordination of family and community programs within the Children’s Centre and wider community that enhance parenting and community capacity with a focus on health, care, education, family support and wellbeing for families.
- Applying knowledge and understanding of community strengths and needs to support children and families with high and complex needs to be safe, well and connected to community and culture.
The CDC’s work in partnership with other agencies to facilitate a range of programs and services that include groups for parents and carers, parenting programs and community events and personal development to enhance skill development. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of an interagency approach, ensuring the work connected with Children's Centres contributes to capacity building of children, families and communities.
- Contribute their knowledge of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, the local community and strategies to increase families active participation in the centre and in the broader community.
The Children's Centre Program is a collaborative early childhood initiative that brings together care, education, health, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT activities and family services for families and young children.
National Police Check required. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C). Covid -19 – will be required to have had two COVID-19 vaccinations prior to engagement with DHS, unless it would be medically unsafe for the employee to do so, or they’re currently employed in the SA public sector and are not required to be vaccinated.
Role Status: Term up to 27/12/2024. An appropriate tertiary qualification in a related field eg: Social sciences, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, primary health care is desirable.
Attachments:
Role Description - Community Development Coordinator - ASO5.pdf
Community and Family Services supports vulnerable people and families to participate in social and economic life and build stronger communities. This division comprises three key areas:
Safer Family Services (SFS) provides a wide range of intensive family support services to children, young people and families experiencing a high risk of statutory intervention from the child protection or youth justice systems. Services also include family support, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and parenting and youth programs.
The Office for Women works across government and the community towards achieving gender equity and positive change for women in South Australia by developing policy and advising on issues affecting women to improve their safety, wellbeing and economic security. The office also oversees the Women’s Information Service to support women over the phone, online and in person, as well as regional safety hubs across the state.
Communities and Justice works towards building community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families in the youth justice system, building the capacity of communities through COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT projects and working in partnership with the community services sector to respond to people with complex and exceptional needs.
Enquiries to Kendall Crabtree
0417313***
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the
South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body. If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS,
including periodic assessment during your employment.
