Community Development Coordinator

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Position:              Community Development Coordinator

Employer:           Mount Gravatt Community Centre Inc.

Status:                 Part-time 28hrs per week with the possibility of increasing to full time.  Initial 12 month fixed term contract with a view to permanency

Award/Level:      Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010 and relevant transitional arrangements (TPEO “State Rates”). Level based on applicant’s skills and experience.

1. THE ORGANISATION

Mission: To provide, without discrimination, essential services to those who need assistance to maintain their well-being and maximise their potential within a social justice framework.

Vision: To build quality services that are flexible, accessible and responsive to changing community needs.

Our aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older people, people with disabilities, their carers and family by providing information, referral and assistance with daily living so they can remain independently at home and in the community.

MGCCI’s service delivery model is driven by a belief that our continued relevance and viability is reliant on our ability to respond to individual, family and community needs in a holistic, encompassing manner. It reflects three facets we believe critical to a satisfying life:

• Connectedness – a sense of belonging and feeling connected to others and community
• Individual Support – services that people specifically need to live safely in their community
• Mobility / Access – people’s ability to get out and about in their community

Our goal is for everyone coming to MGGCI to receive a consistent message about our role and support plus engage with each person in a way that looks at that individual’s holistic need, which can be more than the need or reason they present with.

2. THE POSITION

The Community Development Coordinator will focus on coordinating the delivery of MGCCI Neighbourhood Centre Program/Activities. The position involves overseeing day-to-day operations, staff and volunteer coordination across a model of integrated service delivery.  

3.  KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Implement a regular program of activities, events and resources that increase community members’ ability to both access support services and participate positively in community life.
• Monitor and deliver agreed program/project outcomes/milestones and report regularly to funders/ stakeholders, ensuring quality and impact is measured appropriately.
• Consult regularly with clients and respond to the diverse and changing needs of our local community by creating appropriate events and services.
• Manage events that are relevant and in line with MGCCI’s Strategic Plan.
• Recruit, induct, train, supervise and retain staff/volunteers to assist with activities, projects and overall centre operations.

4. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Qualifications in Community Development; Human Services, Social Work and/or behavioural/social sciences and minimum of three years relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of community services and neighbourhood centre model.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating projects and events.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects within timeframes and budgets.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, suppliers, public and government bodies.
• Demonstrated organisational and supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, demonstrating use of initiative and strong program commitment along with highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A current Blue Card or willingness to obtain
• Qld Driver's Licence 

 How to apply:

Please email your application to the Quality & Compliance Coordinator, Caroline Rolender at [email protected]

Please be sure to include:

• A cover letter, which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the selection criteria outlined above.
• Your resume, including 2 referees.

Closing date for applications is COB on Friday, 13th July 2018.  Only those that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.  We are looking for someone to start ASAP.   

For further information in regards to this position, contact Caroline on 3343 9833 or email [email protected]

Mount Gravatt Community Centre is an inclusive work place and an equal opportunity employer.