Follow your passion, be part of something special with this Tier One housing organisation where people are paramount and values are a lived experience Fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of this exciting new operation Newly created position with an NFP employer of choice based in Perth Join an organisation where the community is at the heart of everything they do. Mission Australia Housing is an innovative, collaborative and values-driven Tier One housing organisation with a fantastic growth strategy and an exciting future. As a part of the Mission Australia Group, they currently manage 4,500 properties, providing social and affordable rental housing to low and moderate-income households and a safe place to call home for more than 8,000 tenants across Australia. Mission Australia Housing have recently established their new Western Australia operation based in Perth and have created this exciting new Community Development Manager position as part of their service delivery team. Reporting to the State Manager, Housing Operations you will lead the development and implementation of a region-based community development plan for the Mission Australia Housing portfolio and build the capacity of the community through Mission Australia’s unique model of community development, Strengthening Communities within a community housing context. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with vulnerable client groups in either community development, community housing or community services in a similar role, working with and for communities in a self-reflective and creative way that facilitates community self- determination. In addition, you will have proficiency in community consultation, conflict resolution, facilitation, partnership development and project management, along with impressive stakeholder engagement and development skills and communication skills. Candidates with a Community Development or Social Housing qualification will be held in high regard. You will be an inspirational team member with a passion for social justice and supporting people and communities to reach their full potential, with the commitment to work collaboratively and deliver within best practice principles in line with the values, mission and purpose of the organisation. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive base salary and an excellent benefits package that will include full Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements. To be considered for this exciting opportunity you must meet the above criteria, have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status and currently hold or be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are essential for this role. For a confidential discussion and more information contact Mark Williams on 0450 311272, for email enquiries and application submissions please forward in Word format to mark@communityconsultingaustralia.com.au Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and this role will close when a successful candidate is appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
