Community Engagement & Partnerships Officer

IMPACT Community Services; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off

Salary packaging

Birthday leave

Donation time

Career advancement

Leadership programs

Leaders Lab

Employee assistance

Gym membership

WWCC reimbursement

Job summary

IMPACT Community Services in Hervey Bay is seeking a Community Engagement & Partnerships Officer to join the Community and Cultural Connections Unit. This is a full time, fixed term role until 30 June 2027, focused on raising awareness of services, strengthening community connections and referral opportunities across the Butchulla Country (Fraser Coast).

You will build strong relationships with community organisations, develop referral pathways, participate in local networks, and promote IMPACT

Qualifications

• Experience in community services or related sectors.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and information.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations and partners.
• Develop referral pathways and strengthen community connections.
• Contribute to partnership and engagement activities.
• Represent the organisation in local networks and events.
• Promote IMPACT services to increase awareness and access.
• Maintain stakeholder records and assist reporting.

Job description

Community Engagement & Partnerships Officer

IMPACT Community Services – Hervey Bay QLD

IMPACT Community Services Limited(IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is improving lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Why IMPACT?

We believe our people are our greatest asset, so to support you, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) and enjoy a long weekend
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take home pay
• Birthday bonus day off
• Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
• Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
• Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders
• Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles
• Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support+ external employee assistance program
• Corporate Gym Membership offer
• Reimbursement for Working with Children clearance (after completed probation)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Community Engagement & Partnerships Officer with our Community and Cultural Connections Unit in Hervey Bay. This is a full time, fixed term role until 30 June 2027. The role is to support community engagement activities that strengthen awareness of services, community connections and referral opportunities across the Butchulla Country (Fraser Coast).

On a day-today basis you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and service partners.
• Develop referral pathways and strengthen community connections to support service delivery.
• Contribute to partnership and engagement activities coordinated by the Unit.
• Represent the organisation through participation in local networks, meetings, forums and engagement activities.
• Promote IMPACT services and programs within the community to increase awareness and access.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records and assist with reporting and administrative requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Experience working within community services, child and family services, mental health services or related sectors (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community members, organisations and stakeholders.
• Ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and information.
• Ability to exercise tact, judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of QLD Health and Education Qld department guidelines and referral processes.
• Knowledge of the Fraser Coast community and local service system.

To find out more, view our Position Description and full list of staff benefits at Join Our Team page, impact.org.au/careers-with-us

IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all.IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia.

The successful applicant may need to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.