Vinnies are hiring: Community Development Officer - Eurobodalla

The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is seeking people who want to help their community to recover from the Black Summer bushfires.

The Society attempts to help as many struggling and disadvantaged people as possible. The core unit that provides this assistance are our Conferences which are groups of volunteers who meet and assist people in their local areas in accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Society. As a part of this, we want to help re-build some of the communities devastated by the bushfires last year.

We have an exciting opportunity for a couple of people to join our Disaster Relief team as Community Development Officers. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of the community; Identifying, costing and building project plans, and providing avenues to financially support and implement the projects. You will work alongside the local conferences supporting their work, as well as alongside community groups, cultivating and fostering ongoing relationships between the community and the Society.

We are seeking one person to work across the northern region of Eurobodalla Shire and one person to work across the southern region. You will be embedded in these communities, empowering them to come together to re-build community services, groups or facilities, and perhaps more importantly, their self-esteem.

These are part time positions, working 20 hours per week for a period of 12 months. The salary will be $43 714.73 pa plus 11% superannuation.

As the successful applicant, you will need the listening, negotiation and project management skills required to perform the above duties, as well as the sensitivity to interact with people who have experience trauma, a drivers licence and high level computer skills.

This is a role for someone ready to hit the ground running! If you are outgoing, organised, and self-motivated to complete what needs to be done in a timely manner....read on as you may be ready to take on the Vinnies challenge!

Please read the position description plus the information about working with us on our website.

If you need further assistance, please contact Maureen Galvin on 02 6234 7382.

To apply - Send us your resume and a covering letter telling us why you are the best person for this role via SEEK.

Applications close: Sunday, 11 April 2021