Community Development Support Worker

• Max term- 6 months | Full Time
• Location: Inala QLD
• Salary - $72K p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging benefit
• 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
This role supports the achievement of the outcomes of the Communities for Children Program including working collaboratively with local services, supporting community voice and implementing early intervention and prevention activities for families with children 0-12 years.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Supporting effective functioning of Communities for Children activities and capacity building of local community organisations
• Facilitating activities including meetings, project management/support
• Relationship building across the sector, promotion and administrative tasks
• Supporting improved outcomes for children aged 0-12 years and their families.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Experience building professional relationships and work collaboratively and creatively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with primary school aged children.
• Ability to work effectively and equitably with diverse groups incorporating gender, culture and disability.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
If you need support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au.
Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers

• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please click 'Apply for this job' and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.