Community Engagement Officer

CatholicCare Sydney; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Not-for-profit salary packaging

GambleAware program exposure

Job summary

CatholicCare Sydney is seeking a community-minded Community Engagement Officer to raise awareness of the GambleAware program, strengthen referral pathways and connect individuals and communities with support services. This is a part-time role, 3 days per week, with flexible working arrangements.

You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to build relationships, promote access to services, and identify new opportunities, while navigating not-for-profit sector challenges and

Qualifications

• Hold Health Promotions qualifications or experience, with an interest in, or experience/ training in a relevant community services discipline.
• Personal lived experience relevant to the role is viewed favourably.
• Understand current issues affecting not-for-profit/community services, especially gambling harm.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management and developing collaborative partnerships.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Current Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities and key stakeholders.
• Represent CatholicCare and promote awareness of the GambleAware program.
• Identify and develop new business development and community engagement opportunities.
• Establish effective referral pathways across community services, healthcare, education and other sectors.
• Raise awareness of gambling harm and the support available to individuals and families.
• Develop collaborative partnerships that improve community access to support services.
• Engage with under-represented and diverse communities to ensure service access is inclusive.

Skills

Excellent networking & communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Developing partnerships

Travel readiness

Independent with team contribution

Education

Health Promotions qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about building meaningful community connections and making a positive difference in people's lives?

Do you have a talent for engaging with diverse communities, developing partnerships and creating opportunities that improve access to support services?

CatholicCare Sydney is seeking a motivated and community-minded Community Engagement Officer to help raise awareness of our GambleAware program, strengthen referral pathways and connect individuals and communities with the support they need.

Location: Sutherland NSW
Role: Part-Time – 3 Days per Week | Flexible Working
Salary: SCHADS Award Level 4 + Superannuation + Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening community awareness and engagement around gambling harm and its impact on individuals, families and communities.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities and key stakeholders.
• Represent CatholicCare and promote awareness of the GambleAware program.
• Identify and develop new business development and community engagement opportunities.
• Establish effective referral pathways across community services, healthcare, education and other relevant sectors.
• Raise awareness of gambling harm and the support available to individuals and families.
• Develop collaborative partnerships that improve community access to support services.
• Engage with under-represented and diverse communities to ensure service access is inclusive

About You

You are a confident communicator and relationship builder who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds. You bring initiative, professionalism and a genuine commitment to community wellbeing.

• Hold Health Promotions qualifications or experience, with an interest in, or experience/ training in a relevant community services discipline.
• In addition to professional qualifications and experience, personal lived experience relevant to the role will be viewed favourably.
• Have an understanding of current issues and challenges affecting the not-for-profit and community services sectors, especially around gambling harm
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management and developing collaborative partnerships.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• A current and valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
• A current Working With Children Check.

Why Join CatholicCare Sydney?

At CatholicCare, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace where you can grow, thrive and make a meaningful contribution.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling.
• Annual flu vaccinations and regular wellbeing initiatives.
• Internal career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing opportunities to build your skills and professional experience.
• Generous parental leave provisions.

About CatholicCare Sydney

CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals, families and communities from all walks of life.

As the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, we are committed to promoting wellbeing, strengthening relationships and creating positive change in our communities.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of compassion, respect, diversity and inclusion, while investing in the professional growth and wellbeing of our people.

As a certified Family Friendly Organisation, we champion flexible working, employee wellbeing and a positive work-life balance

CatholicCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

Join CatholicCare Sydney and be part of a team that puts people first. Together, we can create stronger, more connected and supported communities.