Community Development & Support Specialist

Offshore Staff Assist; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking qualified professionals for roles including Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer. You will facilitate community initiatives, assess needs, and develop education and support programs to tackle welfare concerns.

You will work with welfare agencies, government bodies, and community groups to deliver services, report progress, and prepare funding submissions as required by agencies.

Qualifications

• Skills equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• Three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed.
• In certain situations, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and devise, develop, and implement educational, training, and support programs.
• Interview clients to determine the nature and extent of their difficulties.
• Monitor and report on client progress.
• Refer clients to additional support agencies as needed.
• Evaluate community needs in health, welfare, housing, employment, training and services.
• Work with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses to address issues.
• Support families, provide education, and care for children and disabled persons in various settings.
• Prepare funding submissions and reports for government bodies and agencies.

Skills

Needs assessment

Program development

Client interviewing

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring & reporting

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma

Three years of relevant experience may substitute

Job description

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking qualified professionals for roles including Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer. You will facilitate community initiatives, assess needs, and develop education and support programs to tackle welfare concerns.

You will work with welfare agencies, government bodies, and community groups to deliver services, report progress, and prepare funding submissions as required by agencies.