Community Development Officer, Fixed Term, Prospect, SA

About the Role  

We are seeking a passionate Community Development Officer to join our team on a 2 year Fixed Term contract, Part Time - 4 days (30 hours) per week. This role supports community development programs and partnerships that enhance tenant wellbeing and strengthen communities across South Australia. Working alongside tenants, community members and stakeholders, you will help create safe, inclusive and connected communities where people feel trusted, heard, respected and empowered.  

About You  

You are a compassionate and skilled community development practitioner with a strong understanding of family and domestic violence and trauma informed practice. You believe in the power of connection, participation and belonging. You bring empathy, emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills through strengths based, culturally responsive, non-judgmental approaches to support people and communities to achieve their goals.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Engage closely with diverse communities, including those with lived experience, and co-design community initiatives with tenants, stakeholders and local communities, while building capacity and ensuring ownership 

• Manage community development projects from planning to evaluation  

• Prepare proposals, grant applications and reports and promote our Community Development Framework internally and externally 

• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies, community organisations, research bodies and private sector businesses 

• Monitor and report on community outcomes and social impact  

• Support effective communication with colleagues across CHL about community development initiatives and outcomes 

Essential Skills & Experience  

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role  

• Qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences or related discipline  

• Experience engaging community groups to inform and deliver community development activities and approaches that enhance individual and collective wellbeing 

• Experience working with women who may have experienced complex trauma, housing insecurity, social isolation or financial hardship   

• Experience working with diverse communities including First Nations peoples  

• Strong written and verbal communication, engagement, group work, facilitation and relationship-building skills  

• Strong administration, MS Office and coordination skills and experience 

• Current Driver Licence 

• Satisfactory Police, NDIS and Working with Children checks