About this role
Your Role as a Community Development Worker As a Community Development Worker, you will be responsible for implementing the provision of community development approaches to care at Hummingbird House and link needs of children and families to resources within a community development framework.
You will implement a community development approach to palliative care to identify, develop and more effectively integrate support networks for families receiving care for their child.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
• Leading the development, and delivery of evidence-based community-focused services to enhance the quality of life for children, young people and their families and/or caregivers. • Supporting the development of stronger and more resilient families and communities using ecological, community connectedness and other evidence-based approaches. • Working with local communities to enable them to become more welcoming and inclusive for people living with serious illness. • Establishing and maintaining effective liaison and communication with key community groups and relevant health providers • Engaging with schools across the region, communities and young people to identify and prioritise needs. • Supporting the implementation community focused orientation across all areas of practice at Hummingbird House.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term position until 30/04/2027 consisting of 30 hours per week. What We Offer
• Salary packaging benefits: Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions. • Free and Secure Car Parking: No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work. • Perks and Benefits: We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more • Friday Feast and Recharge: (HBH) Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company! What We’re Looking For
• Genuine ability to listen to stories and narratives of children, families, and communities; identify existing resources in communities and linking these accordingly. • Proficiency in the development, delivery and evaluation of community-based initiatives aimed at working with children, young people, and families. • Confidence in communicating personal, principle and community development frameworks of practice. A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!
• A completed tertiary qualification in Community Development or relevant. • Specialist experience or qualifications in death care, grief and loss, or bereavement.
Essential Requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) • Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. • Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
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