Community Development Manager: Housing Partnerships

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Darwin; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Volunteer opportunities

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Mission Australia Housing in Darwin is seeking a Community Development Manager who will lead community engagement, tenant programs and build partnerships that empower residents and drive positive social outcomes.

You will collaborate with residents, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver resident-led initiatives, secure funding, and measure impact, delivering an integrated service model that improves tenant satisfaction and neighbourhood wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Community Development or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in community development, housing or community services.
• Strategic thinking and ability to turn ideas to impactful programs.
• Strong background in community engagement, consultation and capacity building.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver regional community development plans and programs that strengthen communities, build capacity and respond to local needs.
• Empower residents through engagement initiatives, tenant committees, leadership development opportunities and community-led projects.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community organisations, service providers, government agencies and other key stakeholders to enhance outcomes for residents.
• Identify, secure and manage grant funding, sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support community initiatives and organisational objectives.
• Measure, evaluate and report on community development activities, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
• Collaborate with Housing and Asset Management teams to deliver an integrated service model that improves tenant satisfaction, community wellbeing and neighbourhood outcomes.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Development

Job description

Mission Australia Housing in Darwin is seeking a Community Development Manager who will lead community engagement, tenant programs and build partnerships that empower residents and drive positive social outcomes.

You will collaborate with residents, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver resident-led initiatives, secure funding, and measure impact, delivering an integrated service model that improves tenant satisfaction and neighbourhood wellbeing.