Community Education & Engagement Lead

Whittlesea; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Hybrid working from home arrangements

Wellbeing program including fitness (e

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking an Education and Engagement Facilitator to lead community education programs for children, families and professionals in Canberra, ACT. You will build partnerships with providers and services, and coordinate training and events aligned with evidence-based practices.

You will work with the Access and Engagement team to create engaging opportunities, improve processes and ensure inclusive access for all, with hybrid working arrangements and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification with a minimum 5 years' experience in early childhood, education, health, welfare, social work, community development or community services.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
• Network skillfully and engage diverse communities.
• Plan, develop, monitor and report on programs and sessions.
• Coordinate events and initiatives and facilitate collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Build community participation and capacity of children, young people and families through increasing knowledge and access to programs and services.
• Develop partnerships with early childhood providers, youth services and family support agencies.
• Identify and facilitate a coordinated education program, events and initiatives reflecting needs of children, families and professionals.
• Work with stakeholders to reflect on and improve processes and models to support access for all ages.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Program planning

Event coordination

Facilitation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The City of Whittlesea is seeking an Education and Engagement Facilitator to lead community education programs for children, families and professionals in Canberra, ACT. You will build partnerships with providers and services, and coordinate training and events aligned with evidence-based practices.

You will work with the Access and Engagement team to create engaging opportunities, improve processes and ensure inclusive access for all, with hybrid working arrangements and wellbeing benefits.