Community Engagement Specialist

Homes North Community Housing; Armidale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes North Community Housing – Armidale NSW is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to lead tenant engagement initiatives and strengthen community connections. The role focuses on empowering tenants, fostering inclusive participation, and delivering community-based projects.

You will collaborate with tenants, groups and stakeholders, ensuring tenant voices guide service delivery. The position is 35 hours per week based in Armidale with travel to other regions, offering a meaningful

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Housing, Welfare, Community Development or Tenant Participation.
• Certificate IV in Social Housing, Community Development or Community services desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in a client-focused role.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver tenant engagement initiatives to foster inclusion and empowerment.
• Engage with tenants, community groups and stakeholders to keep tenant voices central to operations.
• Collaborate with teams to implement community-based projects across regions.

Skills

Tenant engagement

Community development

Stakeholder liaison

Relationship building

Independent worker

Education

Certificate IV in Social Housing/Community Development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Homes North Community Housing – Armidale NSW

Are you passionate about empowering communities and making a real difference in people’s lives? Are you interested in engaging with tenants and developing meaningful relationships that support their involvement to create positive change?

Do you have exceptional skills in connecting and fostering relationships with new and existing communities and developing and delivering on community-based projects? Homes North Community Housing is seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Community Engagement Specialist.

In this role, you will play a key role in developing and delivering tenant engagement initiatives that foster inclusion, empowerment, and positive community outcomes. You will work closely with tenants, community groups, and stakeholders to ensure tenant voices remain central to our operations and service delivery.

This position is 35 hours per week, based in Armidale – with the requirement to travel to other regions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Demonstrated experience in either: Social Housing, Welfare, Community Development and/or Tenant Participation
• Certificate IV in Social Housing, Community Development or Community services is desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in a client-focused role
• Current Drivers License

Why Join Homes North?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, working in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth while contributing to strong, sustainable communities.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted, as they are received. There is no fixed closing date.