Sector Development Officer - Targeted Earlier Intervention (Tei) Part-Time

Position:             Sector Development Officer - Targeted Earlier Invention (TEI)

Status:                 Permanent Part Time, One position available with a choice of either 14 hours ( over 2 days) or 15 hours (over 3 days) per week

Grade:                 Grade 4 - Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 ($41.52 – $44.68 per hour)

Reporting To:    Executive Director

Position Purpose: To support, inform, provide strategic direction and resource the community service sector across South Western Sydney, prioritising Macarthur and Wingecarribee in order to provide better outcomes for families, young people and children.

Key Tasks include: Facilitating interagencies and working parties, representing sector connect and collaborating with key stakeholders, organising training, disseminating information and sharing with the sector, responding to enquiries from the sector and approving the weekly newsletter when required.

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• Tertiary qualification – bachelor's degree or equivalent related to the community service sector (social science, psychology, social work,  community welfare, early childhood, policy, etc.) and experience working in or in partnership with the community service sector
• Sound analytical skills
• Strong people skills with an ability to facilitate networks/groups and encourage a       collaborative approach to the region through partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft software packages including Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel and the Internet
• Able to be flexible in your approach and use initiative
• Able to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Understand and comply with Worker Health and Safety Legislation, policies & procedures and inclusive practice
• A willingness to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a National Criminal Records Check

• Experience in or knowledge of child, youth and family-related programs
• Current Drivers License

Working for Sector Connect has many perks, including Salary Sacrifice packaging up to $15900 and/or meal & entertainment card of up to $2650, up to 3 additional paid holidays at Christmas, professional development opportunities, and flexible hours (within business hours).

Other information: Sector Connect is a small, supportive, and inclusive team. You will be working closely with the Senior Sector Development Officer and provided with training and support as needed. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow with the organisation and to utilise any other skills you bring to the table that will support our mission.

To apply for this role you must respond to the selection criteria, provide a short cover note, attach your resume with 2 referees contactable if successful, and email these to Tania Muchitsch, ********@sectorconnect.org.au  . Closing Date is 5pm Wed 7th Feb 24.

Sector Connect Incorporated is the peak organisation representing and providing regional leadership to community services in the South Western Sydney Health District with a primary focus on Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee NSW. We have 24 years of experience as a regional leader, responsive to our region’s changing needs as we identify priority areas for research and planning.

Our Vision: The whole community working together for social, cultural and economic wellbeing