Community Connector
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part Time Position (22 hours/week)
- Hobart and surrounds
- 5 weeks annual leave (Pro Rata)
- Salary Packaging (increase your net salary by legally reducing the tax you pay!)
Hobart City Mission has been serving the people of Southern Tasmania since 1852. We are proud of our history as the first City Mission in Australia and the third oldest Mission in the world. For more than 170 years Hobart City Mission has provided emotional physical and financial support to those who need it most.
Our work environment is built on teamwork respect and innovation. We are passionate about empowering people to participate in community life with dignity purpose and self-reliance.
As a Community Connector you will play a vital role in supporting people experiencing financial hardship or social isolation. Working within a strengths-based and trauma-informed framework youll provide practical emotional and social support to people accessing our Emergency Relief and Community Food Van/Hubs.
Youll be the welcoming face of HCM offering guidance referrals and connection to services that empower individuals to improve their wellbeing. The role also involves administrative and reception duties ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels respected supported and valued.
About the role:
- Provide financial and material assistance to people experiencing financial crisis
- Provide information advocacy and referrals to people accessing our services
- Develop networks with other services and create strong referral pathways
- Help build financial resilience through money management guidance.
- Manage appointment calendars data entry and client records.
- Provide a welcoming first point of contact at HCM reception.
- Work collaboratively with staff volunteers and external partners.
About You:
- A Diploma in Mental Health or Community Services
- Experience supporting people affected by homelessness family violence mental health challenges or substance use.
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Strong communication organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Competence with Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with:
- Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our clients and local community
- A friendly/supportive/professional development work environment
- Excellent employee benefits (Paid Parental Leave Wellbeing days Salary Packaging Staff Discount at HCM Op Shops)
HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.
Applications MUST include a cover letter (1 Page) and resumé outlining your suitability for the information about the role can be found in the Position Description on our website. For more information please call Angelica or Charlotte on (03).
Applications can be submitted via Seek or emailed and clearly marked Community Connector.
The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category). We look forward to hearing from you.
Applications close Thursday 20th November 2025 at 10am.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
