Senior Community Development Officer
Southeast Queensland
Churches of Christ, Housing Services
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus, many more;

• Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A work culture that values you.

About this role

This role is responsible for leading community initiatives across Southeast Queensland, focusing on fostering inclusive and connected communities. The position involves developing and delivering tenant engagement programs, coordinating community events, and building strategic partnerships to enhance support services. A key part of the role is empowering individuals and ensuring community-led initiatives are effective, sustainable, and aligned with best practices to drive lasting social impact.

• Lead community development programs that strengthen participation and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain partnerships to expand support and service access.
• Design and evaluate initiatives that create sustainable community impact.
  
  

What you can bring to the team

You’re a natural connector who thrives on building relationships and working collaboratively. With a deep understanding of community development principles, you approach challenges with a strength-based mindset and a trauma-informed perspective. You’re comfortable using technology to enhance your work and can confidently develop, evaluate, and refine programs to ensure they meet community needs. Most importantly, you’re passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive.

• Experience in community development, social services, or a related field.
• Passion for empowerment, trauma-informed care, and strength-based approaches.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and open to learning new software.
• Skilled at building relationships and working collaboratively.
• Experienced in program development, evaluation, and reporting.

Essential requirements:

• Degree qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in community development, community/human services or related discipline.
• Demonstrable competence in hosting meetings, events and community forums for a range of stakeholders, including clients and community members.
• Current driver’s licence and the willingness to work in a range of locations.
• Five years’ experience in a community development role or transferable field.
• Experience hosting online forums, or the ability to learn online hosting skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Understanding of Trauma Informed Practices and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Current bus drivers’ licence.
• Experience in the social housing sector.
• Demonstrated experience in working with volunteers.

Possess or the ability to acquire:

• Possess a current National Police Certificate
• Possess Working with Children (Blue Card)

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of:

Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

About us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Sally Faux on 0448 122 363

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.