Community Engagement Officer Aged Care
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Job Location:
Abbotsford - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Full-time Permanent Bella Vista NSW (Hybrid available)
Were excited to introduce the newly created role of Community Engagement Officer designed to strengthen our connections with the community increase awareness of our services and build lasting relationships with clients families and partner organisations.
About us
An industry-leading and dynamic support provider Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative authentic and talented team enhances peoples quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.
About the Role
Reporting to the Area Manager Care Finder & Community Engagement you will design and deliver strategies that grow awareness and trust in our services ensuring Care Connect remains responsive to the needs of the community.
You will:
Build and strengthen community and stakeholder relationships
Support business development and partnership opportunities
Plan promote and deliver engagement events and activities
Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach with Care Connects brand values and services
Evaluate and report on engagement activities to ensure inclusivity and responsiveness to diverse community needs
About You
You are a natural connector with strong communication skills and a passion for engaging with communities. You bring both creativity and structure to outreach with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
You will have:
Tertiary qualification in Community Development PR/Communications Social Work Health Promotion Marketing (with community focus) Aged Care or related Health Sciences
IAP2 Certificate of Engagement (highly regarded)
Experience in community engagement outreach or stakeholder relations
Strong knowledge of the aged care journey including CHSP Home Care Packages and residential care
Experience working with CALD groups complex clients and interpreters
Excellent presentation skills (in person and virtually)
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to evaluate engagement outcomes
Current drivers licence reliable car and willingness to travel interstate
Most importantly you will share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage Authenticity Respect and Excellence - CARE - in everything you do.
To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights current Police & Working With Children Checks we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.
Whats in it for you....
Competitive salary not-for-profit salary packaging & meals/entertainment benefits (boosting your take-home pay)
5 weeks annual leave per year
Flexible work environment with hybrid options
Ongoing training & career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program discounted health insurance and wellbeing products
Supportive values-driven team environment
If this sounds like the role for you click Apply Now & attach your current resume & a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application. If you have any questions would like to request a position description or to arrange a confidential chat please contact Karen Hemsley Talent Acquisition Lead at:
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations peoples people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds LGBTQI mature aged and people living with disability.
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
