Community Engagement Lead (Moree)

• Fixed Term Contract until June 2025 - immediate start
• Moree Location
• Foster strong relationships with the Aboriginal community in Moree.

Birribee Housing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled housing provider wholly owned by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. A community driven organisation committed to providing safe, secure, and culturally appropriate housing for Aboriginal people to practice self-determination and meet their social, cultural and economic needs. 

Join our dedicated team on an exciting Closing the Gap incentive care program in Moree, as we embark on a mission to provide more than shelter, but a brighter future for our Aboriginal communities.  

The Community Engagement Officer plays a vital role in fostering strong relationships with the Aboriginal community in Moree and collaborating with relevant services to address housing and homelessness needs.

Working within the framework of Birribee's commitment to self-determination and cultural appropriateness, the Community Engagement Officer establishes and maintains strategic partnerships, undertakes outreach activities, and facilitates access to Birribee for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

This role will be working and based in Moree. 

Requirement: This is an identified position and the successful candidate will identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and engage strong relations with the Aboriginal community in Moree
• Establish partnerships with Aboriginal agencies, organisations, government departments and community to support pathways to housing stability
• Lead outreach activities and engage with people experiencing homelessness in Moree
• Act as a liaison between Birribee and external stakeholders to strengthen collaboration
• Maintain accurate records, conduct regular reporting and monitor program effectiveness
• Ensure strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to help facilitate access to Birribee, ensuring appropriate transition into housing support services
• Design and implement community engagement and development programs to build Birribee Linkages

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in building, community engagement, partnership development & outreach
• Knowledge of housing/homelessness services and / or strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Strong networking and collaboration skills with all partnerships

Desired criteria

• Qualification in Community Development, Social Work or other relevant tertiary education
• Experience with project coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of housing/homelessness services and / or strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture
• Ability to collect, analyse and report on data using database systems and reporting tools

To be successful in this role, you must have your drivers licence, be willing to undergo a police check and obtain a Working with Children Check.

Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received based on the contract term and immediate start of the position.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mahala Warren at mahalaw@bloomhr.com.au, quoting Ref No. 1197449.