Community Engagement Coordinator - Darwin - Remote Community Development (Community Services & Development) Do you want to be part of an exciting not-for-profit committed to making a difference in the community? Join Fortem Australia!About UsAs an evidence-informed community support organisation, Fortem Australia provides Australia's emergency service and national security families (working as employees or volunteers) with comprehensive and integrated wellbeing support. In short, our mission is to support the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families – the people who protect and care for our communities.This role will be a fixed-term, Part time role (3 days per week) and will be based in Darwin as a remote role.In this role, you will support the success of Fortem through the coordination, design, and delivery of social connection activities and wellness support programs to Australia's national security and first responder personnel and their families.This includes travelling throughout the region toengagewith Fortem Australia stakeholders and being the subject matter expert and point of contact for the local community and service providers.Why choose us?At Fortem we take a whole of person and whole of community approach to wellbeing, and this applies to our staff just as much as it does to our clients. As a part of our team you will have:12 weeks of paid parental leave.Additional leave including, wellbeing, study and birthday leave.A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.End-of-year gifted leave.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)What you will be doing:Participate in Fortem Australia run events and relevant external industry events to enhance Fortem's reputation in the first responder sector.Present on behalf of Fortem Australia at relevant and approved events such as conferences, seminars, forums, disaster affected areas, and network meetings relevant to the first responder sector in your region.Regularly engage with local governments within 60 minutes commute of work location.Attend and participate in various local government events, fairs and community days.Facilitate access to the program for current and potential participants by ensuring there is consistent, accurate, clear and timely communication about the program available via multiple means e.g. website, newsletters, emails.Actively seek and utilise local government contacts, facilities and resources in the delivery of services.What the role requires:Excellent attention to detail and administration skills.Intermediate or above level of competency with Microsoft Office.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds.Experience or knowledge of the national security and first responder sectors2 to 4 years experience in the delivery of community engagement and/or wellness services, and/or the areas of relevant research or preventative wellness programs.Working with children check or your states equivalentAre you ready to make a difference?To apply to this exciting opportunity, please select "apply for this job". Applications must include aresumeand acover letterwhich outlines your suitability for the role. Your application will include the following questions: Do you have a current Working with vulnerable peoples card or your state equivalent Do you have a current First aid certification Do you have a current drivers license Which of these statements describes your working rights in Australia ? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
