- $43,688 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
- Permanent Part Time Contract - 22.8h pw - real work/life balance!
- Location: Orange NSW 2800
- Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a real difference
Life at Mission AustraliaWhen 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 and .
Your OpportunityYour role within the Tenant Participation and Community Engagement program is all about facilitating the creation and organisation of community groups, connecting tenants with support services, and identifying opportunities for community enhancements. Through your work on the Tenant Participation & Community Engagement (TPCE) program, you'll be contributing to improving the services and support available to social housing tenants alongside Homes NSW across the Orange community. Your efforts will truly make a difference in the lives of these individuals and their communities.Although this is not an identified position, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Your Key Responsibilities- Build positive relationships with local tenants to address and identify challenges and barriers.
- Facilitate a variety of community wellbeing initiatives/events.
- Coordinate tenant training and information sessions in group settings.
- Develop a tenant engagement strategy in partnership with local communities.
- Provide outreach to isolated or difficult to engage tenants to overcome barriers to engagement.
- Advocate and liaise with external agencies on behalf of families including NSW Police, Housing, Courts, Government Depts., and other organisations.
Requirements for SuccessWith a significant background in homelessness, social housing, mental health, or youth sectors, you will be confident in your ability to build strong community connections in the local network and working and engaging with vulnerable and diverse communities and cultural groups. Other requirements include:
- Relevant Degree of Diploma in community services, community development, health, or related fields with at least two years’ experience working in the sector
- Project management experience working with cross sectorial community engagement and initiatives.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
- Knowledge and experience in working within the Orange area, showing an understanding of current data and evidence relating to local community indicators would be highly regarded.
- Experience in implementing Community Engagement approaches and data analysis and research skills is desirable.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries of care practices while building the clients capacity.
- Full driver licence with no restrictions.
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 CultureOur 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 are skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.Find out more about a .We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians.If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email .
Your BenefitsTo ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
) * Free external, confidential counselling and access to
. * Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How To ApplyTo be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today!As a committed employer, we will respond to your application.Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Apply quickly to be considered for this important, exciting, and diverse role.
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