Community Development Coordinator

• Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
• Access excellent learning and development opportunities

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.

• The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is a role within Safer Family Services and is accountable to the Senior Community Development Coordinator for: developing effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful coordination of family and community programs within the Children’s Centre and wider community that enhance parenting and community capacity with a focus on health, care, education, family support and wellbeing for families.
• Applying knowledge and understanding of community strengths and needs to support children and families with high and complex needs to be safe, well and connected to community and culture. The CDC’s work in partnership with other agencies to facilitate a range of programs and services that include groups for parents and carers, parenting programs and community events and personal development to enhance skill development.
  
  The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of an interagency approach, ensuring the work connected with Children's Centres contributes to capacity building of children, families and communities.
• Contribute knowledge of community development, the local community and strategies to increase families active participation in the centre and in the broader community. The Children’s Centre Program is a collaborative early childhood initiative that brings together care, education, health, community development activities and family services for families and young children.

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class
  
  C).
• Duration:
  Term up to twelve (12) months.

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring thefull diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us  and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body. If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.