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SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (IDENTIFIED ROLE)

SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (IDENTIFIED ROLE)

TheibrSprings, Gauteng, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description

Overview

Remuneration : Based on the SCHADS Level 4

As a First Nations organisation, Community First Development aims to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse genders, cultures, and backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Community First Development is a First Nations led community development and research organisation that creates positive change in and with First Nations communities. We undertake social and economic development, and research projects in partnership with First Nations communities, businesses and people. Communities have control; they name the priorities and choose the design, assets, capabilities and approach to achieve their vision. We provide tailored support through community partners, skilled staff, trained volunteers, supporters and service providers.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO) engages with First Nations’ communities, organisations, and businesses in their region to design and support projects aligned to the community’s long-term goals. The SCDO plays a key role in fostering strong relationships and delivering projects that respond to community priorities.
  • Engage with First Nations communities, organisations, and volunteers to identify, design, implement, and manage community development projects.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with community groups, organisations, and volunteers.
  • Ensure project activities align with the values and objectives of Community First Development.
  • Undertake detailed monitoring, recording, and evaluation of all projects in collaboration with communities and volunteers.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in the organisation’s community development practices.
  • Support the recruitment, induction, and screening of volunteers for projects.
  • Assist with the broader organisational needs including communications, research, and supporter engagement.

Selection criteria

  • Ability to work respectfully, effectively and collaboratively with First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous people, understanding cultural protocols and expectations.
  • Strong project management, organisational and time management skills.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, prepare clear and persuasive reports, and effectively facilitate meetings and presentations.
  • Emotional intelligence demonstrated through strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills and a capacity to forge and maintain productive relations with a diverse range of people.
  • Building strong collaborative relationships with volunteers and stakeholder groups to deliver project objectives.
  • Experience and skill in monitoring and evaluation, the ability to reflect and learn from work and apply those learnings.
  • Demonstrated information technology and database management skills.
  • Ability to travel in regional and remote Australia.
  • Current Australian Driver's license
  • Applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

    • Benefits

  • Working with a First Nations’ led organisation
  • Access to Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Salary Packaging options, to reduce your taxable salary
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Parking
  • Paid Christmas shutdown period
  • Opportunities for cross-team collaboration and travel
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Cultural leave entitlements

    • Requirements

    The successful candidate must hold Australian Working Rights and will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a national police check, hold or obtain a working with vulnerable people card (or similar for your jurisdiction) and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

    A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages).

    Please note screening and interviewing for this role will commence immediately. The position may be filled before the end date so if you are intending to apply, please do so asap.

    The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

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