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Join Us as a Community Connector Make a Real Impact in the Loddon Region!
Are you passionate about helping families thrive and building stronger communities Were looking for a dynamic community-minded individual to step into the vital role of Community Connector as part of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response (FPRR) program in the Loddon region.
In this role youll be at the heart of a mission to empower families and strengthen their connections to community services cultural networks and opportunities for a brighter future. Every day youll make a difference by:
- Leading the way in finding and creating access to local services that open doors to employment education housing and social inclusionincluding developing resources that make these pathways easier to navigate.
- Encouraging and supporting families to join community groups attend local events and build lasting connections within their neighbourhoods.
- Collaborating closely with FPRR providers to help families develop practical life skills and build confidence in areas that matter most to them.
- Driving engagement with local services to support long-term outcomes in employment education and housingtransforming lives through meaningful connection and participation.
- Bridging cultures by helping families from diverse backgrounds engage with relevant cultural and community activities that enhance their sense of belonging.
If youre someone who thrives on connection collaboration and creating real change where it counts this role is your chance to shine.
This is a full time fixed term parental leave position (38 hours per week until 06/05/2026) opportunity based in Bendigo within our Family Preservation & Reunification Response Program. The position reports to the FPRR Practice Leader.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Significant work experience in a relevant field which supports an understanding of community development key child development issues relating to young parents and their families who have complex needs.
- Well-developed understanding of the FPRR and/or family services and the needs of the families engaged in the program.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines targets and key deliverables of the program.
- Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers staff and other stakeholders as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.
For Seek applicants the Position Description will be available when you click apply
For more information please contact: Linda Lynch at
Our offer:
- Generous Salary Packaging up to $18500 (helps increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing Career Development Education and Training
- Employee Assistance Program free and confidential counselling
- Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.
You must have a:
- Valid and current Drivers Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Full Time
