COORDINATOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We’re hiring – Coordinator Community Development (Part-time / .8 FTE )
Mpower is a well-established, successful, accredited not-for-profit community-based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Mpower has been providing a range of services to individuals and families for 50 years.

What You’ll Be Doing

This position is responsive to building the capacity of our community to provide an inclusive environment so that people with disability and vulnerable families can participate and thrive in our community. The Coordinator will build on established networks whist developing new partnerships and identifying and seeking resources to further this aim through grants and community programs.

 

What we expect from you

• Tertiary Qualifications in Welfare, Aged/Disability, Community Development or Project Management  or extensive experience in community development
• Proven ability to maintain a focus on the overall objectives and the capacity to act on the tasks required to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the community development activities including interagency collaboration within the human services sector and across the broader community
• Demonstrated experience and ability to prepare clear and concise documentation that is appropriate for the purposes of project development. Budgeting and completion
• A working knowledge of respite and carer services in the South West region would be advantageous.

Our Benefits

• Generous Salary & Salary Packaging
• Supportive Team Environment
• Excellent Workplace Culture
• Flexible Work Arrangements
   

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please apply via Seek and applications should include a Cover Letter, Resume and Referees.

For a confidential discussion please contact Jo Brown, Manager Community Services & Development on (03) 5561 8111.

Please note This position does not have a closing date. Due to operational needs, when applications are received, applicants may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed.

 

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirement including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.

Appointment subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check, Police Check. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

 

 

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