About the Role Settlement Services International (SSI) is seeking a Community Development Officer to support new and emerging multicultural communities across Brisbane and Moreton Bay South. In this role, you’ll deliver place‑based community engagement and development initiatives that build capacity, strengthen social cohesion, and improve community outcomes for the refugee and migrant communities. Reporting to the Community Relations Manager, you’ll implement key community development activities under the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) programs. Working closely with community leaders from new and emerging communities, with the major focus on the refugee communities, service providers and government stakeholders, you’ll co‑design culturally responsive initiatives that responds to the needs of these communities. Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. About You You bring experience in community development, engagement with the new and emerging refugee and migrant communities or a related field and are confident working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You have: Demonstrated experience delivering community development and capacity‑building initiatives Demonstrated experience in building capacity of communities from refugee and migrant backgrounds Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills Experience co‑designing programs with communities using a strengths‑based approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills An understanding of the social issues impacting multicultural communities in Queensland About our Benefits Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth. Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs. Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities. About our Recruitment Process SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. Our commitment to Diversity SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close 1 May 2026 If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or call us on 0410801184. A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future. SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
