Community Development Coordinator

Feros Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 82,882 - 89,021; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused not-for-profit organization in Canberra is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator. The role involves building partnerships to foster inclusion and participation in community life. Applicants should have experience in community development and project coordination, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage events. This is a full-time entry-level position that offers a salary in the range of A$82,882.00 to A$89,021.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or project coordination, with measurable outcomes.
• High level of understanding of inclusive practice and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organisational and self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside community members to co-design and deliver projects.
• Build strong partnerships with organizations and government agencies.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate initiatives and projects.

Skills

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Event management

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in community development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Community Engagement Coordinator (Community Capacity Builder) at Feros Care. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on helping people live healthier, happier, better-connected lives.

Base pay range: A$82,882.00/yr - A$89,021.00/yr. This range is provided by Feros Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are proud to be Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions. Culture Shapers. Vibrant Creator. Since 1990, we have been making it happen for older Australians and people with disability. We value our people and offer a range of benefits.

Help build stronger, more inclusive communities at Feros Care.

What you’ll do

• Work alongside community members, local organisations and people with disability and their families to co-design and deliver projects and initiatives that build inclusion and participation in everyday community life, aligned with the NDIA\'s ILC Policy Framework, Partners in the Community obligations and local priorities.
• Build strong partnerships with local organisations and government agencies, diverse community groups and services to identify needs or gaps, reduce barriers and build sustainable inclusion practices.
• Record community mapping to identify and record service gaps, opportunities and partnerships.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate initiatives and projects, ensuring they align with local needs and deliver clear and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate activities and events that create long-term positive change.
• Engage with people with lived experience and priority groups such as First Nations, CALD, LGBTIQA+ and rural/remote communities.
• Collect feedback, track and report on outcomes and impact, ensuring compliance with Feros Care and NDIA systems and frameworks.
• Support Local Area Coordinators (LACs) to embed community capacity building in their daily work.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in community development or project coordination, with measurable outcomes.
• A high level of understanding of inclusive practice and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong partnership-building and collaboration skills with experience in genuine co-design with individuals with a disability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organisational and self-management skills, with the ability to work independently in community-based settings across the region.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and measure results/outcomes.
• Experience in organising or managing community events.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Knowledge of the NDIS and ILC policy framework and the ways local communities can support people with disability to live full lives.
• Strong demonstration of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications & Checks

• Tertiary qualification in community development, social work, or related field (desirable).
• Access to reliable transport to support outreach in the community.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check & Working with Children\'s Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Undergo an NDIA Security Clearance.
• Undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Valid Australian Working Rights.
• Lived experience of disability is highly valued.

We actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods or other possibilities, please contact [e-mail].

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative, Other, and Project Management
• Industries: Community Services

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