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12 months fixed term part time term position with view to extendOffering 3 days per week based in Mount Druitt, covering sites in Western Sydney including St Marys and PenrithMake a real difference by leading community programs that empower and support diverse groupsKey Benefits:SCHADS Level 4 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefitsFinancial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefitsAccess to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growthBe part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one anotherAbout the Role:The Community Development Coordinator is part of the wider Community Services Team, focusing on creating and implementing community strengthening programs, utilising trauma-informed, strengths-based, and harm minimisation approaches to design initiatives. The Coordinator collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and implement community-based programs and promote opportunities to be a part of advocacy.Role Purpose:The Community Development Coordinator will enable and support the work of the BaptistCare HopeStreet Team and the Together in 2770 Collective to achieve our goal for Mount Druitt: All children start school well in Mount Druitt.The Community Development Coordinator listens deeply to community to gain an understanding of the local priorities, aspirations and issues. In response, this role focuses on building the capacity and leadership of the local community aligning with what theyve heard and supports community-led advocacy. They also design and deliver suburb level engagement activities and events with the purpose of building the BaptistCare HopeStreet''s relationships and trust within local communities.About the Team:Our team works together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong, and lives are transformed. We walk with each person and community groups to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.In collaboration with other local services and community members, BaptistCare HopeStreet is working towards being a thriving, happy and self-sufficient community, where all people feel safe, included, supported, connected and involved.About You:Degree minimum qualification, or a Diploma and experience in Community Services, Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant disciplineDemonstrated experience working with people experiencing marginalisation and vulnerabilityDemonstrated experience in participatory community program design and deliveryDemonstrated experience facilitating community engagement, consultation and codesignDemonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCares Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at workDemonstrated knowledge, understanding of and commitment to social justice and community developmentAbility to work from trauma-informed, strengths-based and harm minimisation frameworksAbility to develop and manage effective programs, including design, delivery and ongoing reviewAbility to develop safe, inclusive and engaging spaces with a strong sense of communityAbility to walk alongside community to achieve their goalsAbility to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with local stakeholders, including other organisations and the communityHigh level of initiative.Holds a current and valid Working with Children CheckCurrent Drivers LicenseAbout Us:BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nations most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career youll love, and join a team who make a difference.If you would like to be considered for this role, please click Apply and attach your CV and a Cover Letter.Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you. #J-18808-Ljbffr