Community Connector

Community Housing Ltd; Rainbow Reach; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

You Day

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Great salary + Super

Job summary

Community Housing Ltd seeks a Community Connector to engage with tenants and volunteers, delivering group activities in social housing communities and supporting program evaluation.

Join a values-driven, national not-for-profit organisation, with a focus on health, wellbeing and social inclusion. The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and practical support to build inclusive communities across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering community, social or health programs.
• Experience supporting volunteers or community groups.
• Strong communication and people skills are essential.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and run community activities.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of inclusive, culturally respectful practice.
• Basic awareness of WHS and safe work practices.
• Police Check and Working With Children Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Support local programs aimed at health, wellbeing and social inclusion in social housing communities.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver group activities with tenants, volunteers and partners.
• Assist with basic administration, reporting and program evaluation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and strong community engagement.
• Foster inclusive, safe and connected communities.

Skills

Community program delivery

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Planning & coordination

Independent work

Inclusive practice

WHS awareness

Police/WWC checks

Education

Qualification in community services or related field

Job description

• Work in a values-driven team committed to creating a world without housing
• Purpose-driven national not-for-profit organisation

• Work in a values-driven team committed to creating a world without housing
• Purpose-driven national not-for-profit organisation
• Excellent Career progression.

What you’ll be doing

The Community Connector role is a community-focused position that supports local programs aimed at improving health, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community capacity building within social housing communities. The role involves working directly with tenants, volunteers, and partner organisations to plan, coordinate, and deliver group-based activities that respond to local needs. It also includes supporting volunteers, helping with basic administration and reporting, and contributing to program evaluation and continuous improvement. Overall, it's a hand-on community engagement role that combines program delivery, volunteer coordination, and strong communication, with a focus on creating inclusive, safe, and connected communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in community, social or health program delivery


• Experience working with or supporting volunteers or groups


• Strong communication and people skills


• Ability to plan, coordinate and run community activities


• Able to work independently and manage priorities


• Understanding of inclusive, culturally respectful practice


• Basic awareness of WHS and safe work practices


• Police Check + Working With Children Check (required)


• Qualification in community services or related field

Above else, we're looking for people who bring our values to life every day:

• People first: Every person matters.


• Built on integrity: Do the right thing.


• Relentless in delivery: Make an impact.


• Brave enough to lead: Challenge, innovate, improve.

If you're someone who builds trust, works collaboratively, takes ownership, cares about the people you serve and makes others feel valued - you'll fit right in.

What's In It For You

At CHL, you'll be part of an organisation that's making a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of Australians every day. We offer:

• A purpose-driven role with meaningful national footprint that makes a real impact.


• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive workplace.


• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development


• One day off a year as 'You Day' to celebrate you


• Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!) and much more.

Above all, joining CHL means being part of something bigger - making a meaningful difference and helping create a future where everyone has a place to call home.

About CHL

At CHL, we're working towards a world without housing poverty. As Australia's largest regulated community housing provider, we've spent more than 30 years creating safe, secure and affordable homes where people can belong, thrive and build a brighter future. We're a purpose-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of what we do. Our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Everyone Matters guide how we work, how we support our customers and how we make a difference in communities across Australia.

Our Recruitment Process

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only, and CHL may close the advertisement early. We aim to make our recruitment process clear, engaging, and respectful, keeping you informed along the way. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CHL works closely with people from diverse backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to their culture and Elders past and present. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Police Check and any other role-specific checks.

To learn more about this role, please contact our Talent Partner, Maddie Zillman at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about us at Home | Community Housing Limited.