Community Development Worker

Community Development WorkerSouthern TASFull Time Fixed Term

• Work with a rapidly growing NFP organisation committed to social justice and ending homelessness
• Competitive salary: $47.50 - $49.65/hr depending on experience and qualifications
• Generous motor vehicle allowance and access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Laptop + mobile phone included
• Fixed Term Full Time position running over 2 years
• Office based in Bellerive, Southern TAS

About usWintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing, and support services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.Your new roleWe are currently seeking a proactive individual to join our Housing and Homelessness Team as a Community Development Worker (office based in Bellerive) on a Full time Basis. This Fixed term role will run form the 26th of June 2024 to the 30th of June 2026.This engaging position will have a strong focus on working with our tenant community to promote individual capacity building, social inclusion, and identifying capabilities within the broader community to provide opportunities for self-growthThe role will also work within our Housing and Homelessness program, promoting inclusive and healthy neighbourhoods, celebrating cultural diversity and creativity, and enhancing social connections. We are looking for someone who will be involved in the development and implementation of ‘the client voice’ project, which will influence and guide our processes and service delivery.Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Provide a leading role in contributing to Community Development and tenant engagement across southern Tasmania
• Assist in the development and delivery of sustainable activities and programs across Southern Tasmania
• Provide support and guidance to groups and/or individuals in developing and implementing community building activities and ongoing programs
• Where applicable, facilitate the integration of Community Development initiatives into existing programs and strategies – internal and external
• As required work in collaboration with government; non-government agencies and business in the development and implementation of projects that address identified need
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data, and evaluation of service provision
• Development of progress reports to management and funding bodies as required
• Facilitate a continuous quality improvement approach to all work
• Act as a champion for Community Development and seek opportunities to promote the Wintringham values
• Keep up to date with research and knowledge around innovative and best practice methods to promote inclusion, engagement, and participation
• Keep abreast of funding rounds and contribute to grant applications

What we will require from you:

• Relevant qualifications, and/or considerable demonstrable experience in Community Development, public relations, project management, events management, stakeholder/partnership development, and grant/funding applications and management
• A current Tasmanian driver’s license and a willingness to travel to various sites around the greater Hobart areas
• Ability to travel intra and interstate
• Experience in working effectively and sensitively with a broad range of clients, including those with high support needs and challenging behaviours
• An understanding of the needs of older people and the services and groups within the broader Tasmania community, including Local Government and peak bodies
• Well-developed communications skills and the ability to with engage sector partners and stakeholders at a service delivery level
• First Aid Certificate

This sounds great! How do I apply?For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessedApplications can be directed to Lisa Roberts (Housing & Homelessness Support Manager- Tasmania) and submitted by via the Wintringham website.Please submit a Cover Letter to accompany your CV.Applications close on Monday 1st of July 2024 at 5pmSuccessful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Influenza Immunisation vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.