Maxima’s Recruitment Services team embody a “candidate first” mindset and aim to ensure appropriate job matches between applicants and employers to ensure sustainable employment opportunities. The Office and Professional Recruitment team are a cohesive team who work together to support our clients and candidates to find their perfect match.
About the Role:
Maxima’s valued client is seeking an experienced Community Development Officer to assist with supporting and nurturing community-run programs for a temporary 6 month assignment. Working 4 days/week, and paying $58/hr casual + Super, this role does not involve running of the programs. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders to support new initiatives, existing projects and/or work with partners to develop solutions to assist in meeting identified community needs. A strong emphasis is placed on data driven, evidence-based practices and working in partnership.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Utilise effective research and evaluation practices to direct priority work areas.
- Utilise evidence-based practices to develop partnerships.
- Develop partnerships and collaborations.
- Participate in relevant networks and forums to inform your work and contribute.
- Complete projects within scope, budget and timeline.
- Provide relevant reports when required.
About You:
- Proven experience in a similar role
- A tertiary qualification in Community Development/Youth Development/Population Health/Public Health or other relevant field.
- National Police Clearance (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- Vulnerable personal related employment check (required)
- Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships and working in collaboration with key partners across a broad sector
- Strong project management skills including research, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:
- Subsidised Skin Cancer checks
- Free yearly flu shots
- Employment Assistance Program
- Ongoing monitoring and support
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