Community Engagement Officer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
- Full-time contract position until the 30th of June 2026 (with potential for extension) based on Gadigal Country in Glebe
- $89k - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging
- Explore & travel interstate in a supportive environment
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
As our Community Engagement Officer you will be at the forefront of championing our national Disability Gateway program - a vital hub that connects people with disability their families friends and service providers to the information resources and support they need. Your work will focus on building strong relationships and driving awareness of this essential service across the sector.
This role offers the opportunity to travel interstateto events as requiredallowing you to broaden your networks gain fresh insights and grow your professional experience while making a meaningful difference.
Duties
- Develop key partnerships with stakeholders establish referral networks and directly engage with consumers to drive the expansion of our Disability Gateway program nationally.
- Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless navigation of the Disability Gateway service resulting in positive client outcomes while promoting our services and advocating for our organisation.
- Proactively create distribute and maintain informative content and information packs about our service catering to consumers referral agencies and stakeholder panels.
- Strategically build and nurture connections to deepen your understanding of The Benevolent Societys services operating environment stakeholders and partners both internally and externally.
- Establish and foster relationships within various TBS locations and their communities utilize diverse channels and community outreach activities to promote our services and make a meaningful impact.
- Preparing and delivering engaging presentations to large groups stakeholders or partner organisations - whether in person or virtually.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best lifeis unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits-You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Work/Life Balance- Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options.
- Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness -Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice onreference networking groups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
To excel in this role you should have the following skills and experience:
- A degree qualification in the aging or disability sector or a related fieldor equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of the community services sector funding arrangements and strategic partnerships that support business outcomes and growth opportunities.
- Exceptional influencing collaboration coaching mentoring and team leadership skills.
- Familiarity with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CALD and LGBTI communities and a knack for building strong relationships with various stakeholders.
- Regular majority public-facing requirement
- Ability to drive and Drivers License required
- Strong skills and experience with IT systems - networks andapplications
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
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Need more information or have questionsFeel free to reachSiavash Manouchehrpour -a friendly confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
