About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The Community Project Officer is responsible for assisting and supporting members of the local community. The role includes assisting the coordinator to develop and implement events and activities at the Centre as well as providing information, advice and referral options to community members who attend and connect with Elorac Place.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values.

Support and assist community members to access information, support and referral options in response to their presenting needs.

Create and facilitate the delivery of projects that support the wellbeing of residents of Eagleby and surrounding suburbs.

Assist the Coordinator with the planning and implementation of events within the local community.

Facilitate and build effective and positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

Complete administration requirements of the role including but not limited to data recording, KPIs, group & activity development and report writing

Work as part of a team and the wider WMQ community.

Actively participate and contribute to reporting requirements where required.

Other associated duties as directed.

Manual handling is an inherent physical requirement of working in this role. The position may require significant periods of standing, sustained hours of movement including lifting, bending, squatting, pushing, carrying, stretching, and tidying centres and spaces, and use of computers and office equipment.

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Human Services or related discipline and/or relevant years of experience.

Demonstrated experience working with families and individuals at risk within the principles of social justice.

A thorough understanding of issues affecting members of the local community.

Demonstrated experience at leading community-based initiatives with a variety of individuals and communities.

Proven experience of engaging and assisting families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues, services providers, families and community members.

Highly effective time management skills with demonstrated capacity to support action planning and implementation within time frames.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.

Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic recording systems and data management tools.

Ability and willingness to work within the Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and The Uniting Church in Australia.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.