Employer: Bribie Island & District Neighbourhood Centre
Region: Moreton Bay
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Job Description:
Applications are open for the position of a Community Engagement Worker – Seniors Wellbeing Service (SWS) at BINC. This is a part time position for 15 hours per week spread over 3 days, based at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre.
To provide opportunities for people aged 60 and over in Bribie Island and surrounding communities who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing of social with activities and opportunities to strengthen their personal and community connectedness.
BINC operates in accordance with its Mission Statement, Practice Framework Policy and Operating Principles. All staff and volunteers adhere to Privacy and Confidentiality requirements, a Code of Conduct and actively participate in organisational planning and development.
The position is based at Bribie Island. Use of your own car will be required and will be reimbursed as per the Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Services Award. BINC is committed to flexible workplace practices.
Key Selection Criteria for this role is:
- Demonstrated understanding of Social Justice principles
- A high degree of professionalism and well-developed interpersonal skills with a capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of people.
- Well-developed communication and computer skills
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensibilities of all people – particularly seniors, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations People.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and conduct activities for individuals and groups, particularly for seniors.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
The following documents are enclosed:
- Position Description
In no more than two pages, your application should address the selection criteria and outline your suitability for the role. Please include a current resume in your application. Applications are to be lodged by email or in person, clearly marking the subject line “Confidential, Community Engagement Worker – Seniors Wellbeing Service” and email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 30th September 2024. Any enquiries for this position can be directed to Cecelia Taylor, on 07 3408 8440.
Location
Position Description:
EOI-BISWS-Sept-2024