Our Social Strategy Team is seeking a project officer with strong organisational, communications, engagement and project skills to support planning and delivery of community sector activities and events on a Part Time (18 hours per week) Fixed Term basis until June 2027.
Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and Our Social Strategy Team is seeking a project officer with strong organisational, communications, engagement and project skills to support planning and delivery of community sector activities and events on a Part Time (18 hours per week) Fixed Term basis until June 2027.
You will be working across the Northern Rivers – Bundjalung, Yaegl and Gumbaynggirr Country – from Tweed to Clarence Valley to help make a positive social change, together. The position may increase to 26 hours per week (subject to additional funding).
Why join us?
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits
What you'll be doing
- Working alongside Community and Family Support Program, community aged care services and other Aboriginal community organisations and groups – to strengthening practice, collaboration, relationships and referral pathways, contribute to human services planning and strengthen the capacity of the sector.
- Supporting planning and delivery of community sector activities, communications including electronic news updates, and reporting.
What we're looking for
- Strong organisation, administration and project skills to support planning and delivery of sector activities
- Understanding of trends and issues in service innovation and reform in the human services sector
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with evidence of ability to build networks, relationships and partnerships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.
Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")
How to Apply:
Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, your mental health experience working with young people, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.
We review applications as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/
For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Ian O’Reilly on 0438 005 798
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