• Full Time, Max Term contract to 01/06/2026
• Location: Camperdown, NSW
• Great Salary of $41,748 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
  Life at Mission Australia
  When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
  Your Opportunity
  Do you love bringing people together and creating positive change in your community?
  We’re on a mission to strengthen communities at Common Ground and are looking for a passionate and friendly Community Engagement Officer to join our team!
  In this rewarding role, you’ll collaborate with our Housing team, local residents, support services, and other stakeholders to create a vibrant and inclusive community.
  You’ll lead the charge in designing and delivering a Community Engagement Plan that makes a real difference, helping build stronger, more connected communities where everyone can thrive.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Actively engage with tenants to encourage participation in Housing and Community programs and initiatives as well as encourage team members to engage with tenants to build participation.
• Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional supports where a need is identified.
• Manage informal and formal appeals and complaints with a view to empowering tenants and residents and seeking continuous quality improvement.
• Enable successful community and tenant engagement activities through clear community development planning objectives, provision of appropriate tools and resources, and adequate project budgets.
• Contribute to local area planning and managing engagement projects.
• Plan and facilitate ongoing opportunities for all tenants to engage with each other meaningfully.

Requirements for Success

• Minimum of 12 months experience in community development/engagement, community housing or community services.
• Understanding of government contracting and funding mechanisms.
• Experience working with and for communities in a self-reflective and creative way that facilitates community self-determination.
• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act with initiative and create solutions to presenting problems that meet a range of stakeholder’s needs.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at
Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
• Free external, confidential counselling
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to Apply
send your application today!
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank yo

• Actively engage with tenants to encourage participation in Housing and Community programs and initiatives as well as encourage team members to engage with tenants to build participation.
• Actively contribute to developing and implementing strategies that connect tenants to additional supports where a need is identified.
• Manage informal and formal appeals and complaints with a view to empowering tenants and residents and seeking continuous quality improvement.
• Enable successful community and tenant engagement activities through clear community development planning objectives, provision of appropriate tools and resources, and adequate project budgets.
• Contribute to local area planning and managing engagement projects.
• Plan and facilitate ongoing opportunities for all tenants to engage with each other meaningfully