We are currently looking for a motivated person for a key leadership role in the ECEI Partner service delivery of the organisation.  The Community Development Lead is responsible for the implementation of UCC ECEI Community Capacity Building Plan and Practice Framework.

The Role:

In this role you will provide strong community capacity building and community engagement and awareness leadership to the UCC ECEI Lead Practitioners - Community and the wider ECEI teams.  You will lead and contribute to the ongoing UCC ECEI development of the UCC ECEI model and practice framework for community capacity building, engagement and awareness.  There is also the opportunity to develop and implement evaluation of ECEI's activities in this area of service. You will provide support and supervision to the Lead Practitioners - Community.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community development with experience of community development in the field of disability
• Understanding and knowledge of community development, community capacity building and building social capital methodologies and their application in community
• Supervision, coaching and mentoring to a diverse team
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and leadership skills

Remuneration

Base salary + super+ salary packaging + employee benefits

The UCQ salary packaging program offers employees the opportunity to significantly increase their take home pay.   For more information please refer to http://www.accesspay.com.au/ebook/ebook.html or visit the AccessPay website (http://www.accesspay.com.au/Content.aspx?page=salarypackaging). 

Culture and Benefits

Our shared values drive the way we work- Compassion, Respect, Justice, Working Together and Leading through Learning. Aligned to our values, our commitment to you is: 

• Training for your role now and development opportunities for your career
• Diverse work arrangements and opportunities
• Support to undertake tertiary study
• Corporate private health discounts
• Competitive personal and income insurance

Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the attached position description. Should you require additional / specific details about the role, please contact as per the details below. 

UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur To read more about our commitment to child safety please head to http://unitingcareqld.com.au/advocacy/child-safety

Through our values UCQ is proud of our team’s diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.