Job description The Community Development Coordinator position is a permanent part-time position (24 hours a fortnight) that undertakes locality-based community development work in responding to the economic, social and cultural needs of people living in the inner south-western suburbs of Brisbane (Chelmer-Oxley and surrounding suburbs). The Community Development Coordinator operates within Benarrawa’s shared leadership model, where Community Development Coordinators collectively hold responsibility for the organisation’s work, decision-making and practice, including mutual accountability to one another. For employment and governance purposes, the position is accountable to the Management Committee as the employer, with day-to-day coordination and support shared collaboratively between the Community Development Coordinators. The CDC is required to be self-directed and work in collaboration with the Community Development Coordinators using the “three-legged stool model”. This is a shared leadership model, where the three Coordinators collectively hold responsibility for community development work, organisational leadership and decision-making. This model is based on mutuality, shared accountability and trust, with Coordinators collaborating closely and sharing responsibility for decisions and outcomes rather than working within a traditional hierarchical structure. The organisation has a close auspice relationship with several groups working on issues and actions, and the Community Development Coordinator will support these groups, particularly. The Community Development Coordinator position requires skills in managing time, setting priorities, and planning and organising work. The Community Development Coordinator also engages and networks with individuals, groups, organisations and new and emerging community associations through the south-west corridor and beyond around processes for inclusion and developing welcoming communities. The Community Development Coordinator will apply knowledge and skills that have been gained through experience in Community Development practice and preferably relevant qualifications in community development practice. The CDC will also be required to contribute to the effective, efficient and safe day-to-day functioning of the workplace, and Benarrawa Place for all of the groups and individuals who access it. The Community Development Coordinator is required to uphold Benarrawa’s commitment to child safety and wellbeing, including working in ways that are safe and inclusive for children and young people and complying with relevant organisational policies and legislative requirements. To submit your application, please click ' Apply Now ' by 10am on the closing date. For further information please contact Benarrawa on ph: 07 33799925, Paula on paula@benarrawa.org.au or John on : john@benarrawa.org.au using the subject line: Community Development Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs. A position description is attached.
