About the Organisation

Northside Community Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. We’ve been supporting our community in North Canberra – and beyond – since 1976. We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice and advocacy for those in our community whose voices are often unheard.

Northside supports young children through our high-quality early education services, children and young people through our youth programs and family support services, older citizens through our aged care services and support programs, and the wider community through our housing, community development, outreach and volunteer programs.

About the role

Northside now has an opportunity for an Engagement Officer (Events and Activities) to join their team in Canberra on a full-time, fixed term (06 months) basis.

Under the general direction of the Manager- Activities, and Events, the Engagement Officer will be responsible for providing engagement activities in Youth Engagement, Aged Care, Early Education, and Housing. It will also include organising activities and events with external organisations.

For a copy of the position description with a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please visit the ‘Job Vacancies’ page of our website www.northside.asn.au.

About You

To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following criteria (but not limited to):

• Relevant Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience in Community Services, Children’s Services, Aged Care or a similar field. 
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation of groups, planning, provision, and evaluation of services.
• Demonstrated experience of working with issues as they relate to children and young people.

About the Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to bring your Community/Youth Engagement Skills to a professional and ethical organisation working across the Canberra region

Northside is offering:

• An attractive salary of $91,068 – $97,999 per annum (including Super).
• Not for Profit Organisation Salary Packaging benefits, which allows you to pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Generous leave provisions for Personal/Carer (13 days), Paid Holiday Shutdown (3 days), paid Parental leave, study leave (5 days) and more.
• Annaual pay point progressions within the pay level.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professionalism.
• Career progression opportunities across our entire organisation.

Employment with Northside

Northside Community Service is a child-safe organisation. The recruitment process will include questions related to previous workplace performance and understanding of child safety requirements, including Mandatory Reporting requirements and Northside’s obligations under the ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme. Successful candidates will be required to undergo screening (Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check) to ensure their suitability to work in child-safe environments.

Northside takes a strong approach to the safety of our team, and those we work with. During the recruitment process, you will be informed about Northside’s approach to safety and asked about your own understanding of managing risk and safety. Successful candidates will be given a thorough induction that will include information and guidance on Northside’s approaches to safety.

Northside Community Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity lies at the heart of Northside. We strive to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, people with a disability, and other diversity groups.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button and submit the following:

• A two page (maximum) statement outlining your suitability for the position
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting Human Resources (02 6171 8000) or emailing [email protected] 

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 03rd December 2023.