Community Development Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Free parking

Friday Feast and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited in Australia is seeking a Community Development Worker to lead and deliver evidence-based services for children, families and carers at Hummingbird House. You will connect families to local resources and support networks within a community development framework.

The role is fixed-term until 30 April 2027, part-time 30 hours per week, with salary packaging, free parking, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering community-based initiatives for children and families.
• Ability to link resources in communities and connect families to services.
• Experience evaluating community programs and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of community-focused services to improve quality of life for children, young people and families/caregivers.
• Support the development of stronger and more resilient families and communities using ecological approaches.
• Engage with local communities to make them more welcoming for people living with serious illness.
• Establish and maintain liaison with community groups and health providers.
• Engage with schools across the region to identify and prioritise needs and link to resources.

Skills

Active listening

Community development

Stakeholder liaison

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor degree in Community Development or relevant

Job description

**Your Role as a Community Development Worker**As a Community Development Worker, you will be responsible for implementing the provision of community development approaches to care at Hummingbird House and link needs of children and families to resources within a community development framework. You will implement a community development approach to palliative care to identify, develop and more effectively integrate support networks for families receiving care for their child. Key responsibilities of this position include:* Leading the development, and delivery of evidence-based community-focused services to enhance the quality of life for children, young people and their families and/or caregivers.* Supporting the development of stronger and more resilient families and communities using ecological, community connectedness and other evidence-based approaches.* Working with local communities to enable them to become more welcoming and inclusive for people living with serious illness.* Establishing and maintaining effective liaison and communication with key community groups and relevant health providers* Engaging with schools across the region, communities and young people to identify and prioritise needs.* Supporting the implementation community focused orientation across all areas of practice at Hummingbird House. ***PLEASE NOTE:** This is a fixed-term position until 30/04/2027 consisting of 30 hours per week.***What We Offer*** **Salary packaging benefits:** Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.* **Free and Secure Car Parking:** No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.* **Perks and Benefits:** We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more* **Friday Feast and Recharge:** (HBH) Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!**What We’re Looking For*** Genuine ability to listen to stories and narratives of children, families, and communities; identify existing resources in communities and linking these accordingly.* Proficiency in the development, delivery and evaluation of community-based initiatives aimed at working with children, young people, and families.* Confidence in communicating personal, principle and community development frameworks of practice. **A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!*** A completed tertiary qualification in Community Development or relevant.* Specialist experience or qualifications in death care, grief and loss, or bereavement. **Essential Requirements*** Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)* Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.* Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work