Regional Community Hubs Coordinator

About Us

SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

Purpose of the Function

The Regional Community Hubs Support Coordinator is employed to manage the quality framework and support the community hub teams. This role will foster connections to local services; across local teams and with the national team to provide holistic and locally tailored programs for families. The role will require people, reporting and quality framework management.

The Regional Community Hubs Coordinator is an integral part of delivering culturally appropriate and responsive settlement support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a coordination, liaison and support function across all community hubs within Coffs Harbour
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with hub leaders and school principals and their leadership teams
• Establish and/or support existing local governance / advisory structures local leadership groups, including school principals and other key local organisations in each local area.
• Support the development of collaborative practices and activities between hubs in a local area
• Provide relevant guidance, mentoring and training for hub leaders
• Facilitate links between hubs and local settlement services agencies, community service agencies, early years’ services, and other relevant local services and organisations
• In conjunction with hub leaders and principals, identify service gaps
• Collaborate with other support agencies and CHA to share local stories through the national program, and undertake ongoing development of the network through a national community of practice
• Oversee local implementation of the Quality Framework, and work with each hub to complete assessment and make recommendations to CHA

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of the local needs of migrants in their communities including those who are humanitarian arrivals and particularly the needs of women and children 0 – 5 years
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams that deliver programs that support families in vulnerable communities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and collaborative alliances with community groups, community agencies, and government departments
• Sound governance structure knowledge - including a demonstrated ability to deliver against funding agreements, meet reporting requirements and contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement for local and national activities and identifying any conflict of interest
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in Human Services, Community Engagement or relevant field, inclusive of skills related to Community Development -or a combination deemed acceptable by the funding body.
• Current Drivers Licence.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, WWCC, a Criminal History Check and NDIS Screening check (if applicable) as a reasonable condition of employment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 6^th May 2024, Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

Should you require further information about the role please contact talent@ssi.org.au

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

Our commitment to Diversity:

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We accept and consider all your experience including from overseas and volunteering opportunities.

Our commitment to flexible working:

SSI is committed to ensuring that we reflect the NSW community that we serve. We support an inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities, enabling our team members to drive innovation and delivery of high-quality services. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can also assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au or call Vimla on 0410801184.