Community Coordinator
Community Coordinator
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Job Description
- Permanent 30.4 to 38 hours per week Four or Five Days
- $87138 FTE plus Super plus Not for Profit Salary Packaging
- Location: this is an onsite role at Wollongong office with travel around the Southern NSW area pool car provided
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out moreabout usandour purpose.
Your Opportunity
While many people gamble for entertainment a large number of Australians develop gambling habits that negatively impact themselves their families and their communities. The Gamble Aware Program provides free confidential and nonjudgmental support for individuals families and community members who may be concerned about gambling and its effects.
The role of Community Coordinator offers an exciting opportunity to drive community engagement education and coordination for our program at the local level. Based in Southern NSW you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and coordinating impactful activities.
As a Community Coordinator you will have the chance to connect directly with the region both in persontraveling in an MA vehicleand online. Your mission will be to provide essential education raise awareness and offer support to the local community.
In this dynamic position you will also be instrumental in expanding the entry points to our services locally ensuring that those experiencing gambling harm receive the support they need. If you are enthusiastic about fostering positive change and supporting your community this role is perfect for you!
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain a community engagement plan to raise awareness and educate community about gambling harm.
- Create a range of community education workshops and activities.
- Develop and/or conduct and facilitate group support and treatment programs.
- Produce reports of community engagement and education outcomes
- Respond to referrals and enquiries in a timely manner and according to service guidelines.
Requirements for Success
- Experience in community development and education.
- Ability to respond to people with empathy sensitivity and understanding.
- Understanding of both the issues faced by community those experiencing gambling harm and their families.
- A passion for engaging with and mobilising the local communities.
- A current NSW drivers licence
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
Your Benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Notforprofit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
How to Apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
