Job description
* Help build stronger communities where people feel safe, supported and connected.
* Full-time, permanent position.
* $100,776 base salary per annum + 5 weeks annual leave + salary packaging.
At Churches of Christ, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Community Development Officer to help strengthen communities, uplift tenants, and work alongside people with lived experience of housing insecurity.
About you and your new opportunity:
As the Senior Community Development Officer, you will nurture vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities within our Housing Services. You will work closely with tenants, partners, volunteers, and internal teams to design and deliver initiatives that promote connection, wellbeing, and empowerment.
You will:
* Support and guide project team members, volunteers, business partners, and community stakeholders.
* Design, coordinate, and evaluate community-based initiatives that promote tenant participation and wellbeing.
* Contribute to tenant engagement frameworks and grant submissions.
* Establish and support a peer-leadership program for people with lived experience of housing insecurity.
* Build strong local partnerships to increase access to services and community connection.
* Collect and share data, case studies, and success stories.
* Provide advice, training, and support to internal staff on community engagement activities.
What you will bring to our team:
* Passionate about community wellbeing and social inclusion.
* Skilled in building trust and engaging diverse stakeholders.
* Value-led and committed to trauma-informed practice.
* Organised, proactive and collaborative.
Essential experience/qualifications:
* Degree qualification or equivalent experience in community development or human services
* Minimum five years' experience in community development or a related field
* Strong facilitation and communication skills
* Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* MUST have a current driver's license and willingness to work across various locations in Southeast Queensland
* Possess (or the ability to acquire) a National Police Certificate and Working with Children (Blue Card)
Desirable skills and experience:
* Experience in social housing or working with vulnerable communities.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and motivational interviewing
* Experience supporting volunteers or peer leaders.
Who we are – Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.
We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.
Why Join Our Team
* Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
* Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
* A growing national not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
* Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
* Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
* Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Apply now!
Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Now Button". For further inquiries, contact using the subject line: Senior Community Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.