Introduction:
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
Location: East Perth, with travel to service all of HCA’s portfolio
Employment type: Maximum Term – Full Time
Make a difference where it matters most
At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.
Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.
Why you will love working with us
Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.
Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
Description:
How you’ll make an impact
Provide leadership and expertise in place-based community engagement across mixed tenure housing in Western Australia. This role focuses on designing and delivering initiatives that strengthen connection, inclusion and participation, while fostering effective collaboration with residents, local organisations, service providers and government.
You will lead engagement and placemaking initiatives that support residents to connect, contribute and build strong local networks, while contributing to Housing Choices’ broader engagement and placemaking strategy as part of a national team.
Reporting to the Team Leader Community Engagement, you will work closely with residents, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver practical, community-focused outcomes.
You will:
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- Lead major projects, provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with organisational values
- Support strategic initiatives and implement best practices aligned to organisational goals
- Manage risk, ensure compliance and lead process and system improvements
- Build partnerships and deliver placemaking and engagement initiatives that strengthen community outcomes
Skills and Experiences:
Desired Skills and Experience
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, social work, social science or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience leading stakeholder and community engagement in a place-based, housing, community services, local government or related environment.
Capacity to support change and innovation and deliver creative and leading practice solutions
Experience in undertaking stakeholder analysis and in preparing and executing plans and strategies.
Strong influencing and relationship management skills
You must agree to undertake any required employment screening, which may include a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees must uphold our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children. Catherine House supports women over 18 years.
Our values in action
Everything we do is guided by our shared values:
People First - We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter.
Responsible - We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability.
Purposeful - We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact.
Collaborative - We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve.
Inclusive - We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.
Belong at Housing Choices
We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.
We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.
Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety Policy & Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children.
How to apply
Apply now!
Applications close: 22 July 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.
If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we value potential and diverse experience as much as a perfect CV.
Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is accurate at the time of publication.
