Bilingual Community Facilitators x 2

SSI; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

In-house training and development

Wellbeing programs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

SSI Group in New South Wales is seeking a part-time Community Facilitator (0.4 FTE, 14 hrs/week) for a 14‑month contract based in Coffs Harbour. You will engage women and diverse community members, support decision‑making, and help develop culturally responsive strategies to prevent violence.

Reporting to the PPP Coordinator, you will lead consultations, coordinate with service providers, and promote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication in English and at least one Ezidi language.
• Ability to build trust, collaborate with diverse groups, and lead group discussions.
• Organised, capable of coordinating consultations and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dialogue and decision-making with community members.
• Organise consultations, coordinate with service providers, and document outcomes.
• Develop culturally responsive resources and support project implementation.
• Monitor progress and advocate for community interests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Facilitation

Organisation

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

1 x 0.4 FTE (Female 2 days/14 hrs per week, 14 months contract)

The Primary Prevention MYP Grant program is a domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) primary prevention program based in Coffs Harbour, delivered by the NSW Multicultural Centre for Women’s and Family Safety (the Adira Centre). The Centre promotes culturally appropriate, evidence-based and community informed responses to domestic, family and sexual violence.

The Primary Prevention Program (PPP) will work collaboratively with communities to develop culturally responsive strategies that challenge the immense stigma related to domestic, family and sexual violence against women.

About the Role

Reporting to the PPP Coordinator, the role of community facilitator focuses on engaging community members in decision‑making processes, facilitating dialogue, and promoting collaboration among women and men who are ready to explore culturally responsive strategies that prevent violence.

The program is centred around the safety and wellbeing of community members and implements best practice risk and safety planning.

We are looking for someone who has strong focus on building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and engaging communities to address local needs and prevent violence. In this role you will be responsible for facilitating communication, organising consultations, empowering community members to explore culturally responsive strategies, supporting project implementation, monitoring progress, and advocating for community interests.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in at least one Ezidi (Kurdish Kumanji) language, along with strong spoken and written English.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build trust and rapport with community members, work collaboratively within a multifunctional team, and engage effectively with diverse groups.
• Facilitation: Skilled in leading group discussions, managing meetings, and fostering active participation.
• Organisation: Highly organised with strong administrative skills to plan, coordinate, and manage community consultations and initiatives.
• Problem‑Solving: Able to leverage community knowledge and insights to develop targeted, culturally responsive resources.
• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to evolving community needs and priorities.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in the community sector, with a strong understanding of community needs and dynamics.
• Proven ability to work in diverse settings, engaging effectively with multiple service providers and culturally diverse communities.
• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in community development and/or community education.
• Certificate of completion in DV-alert, or a willingness to obtain this certification.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax‑free meaning more take‑home pay!
• Access to in‑house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.All staff who work on, support, or manage Queensland child‑related work must hold a Blue Card, even if they are not based in Queensland.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.