Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer

Carers SA is the premier provider of Carer services in South Australia, delivering the federally funded Carer Gateway service across both metropolitan and regional service areas.

We have a strong history of empowering unpaid Carers through providing quality services and programs to support their needs and the needs of the people they care for. We are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people and, as such, are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We are a values-based organisation that prides itself on quality, professionalism and valuing your personal contribution.

About the Role
This exciting position will play an integral role in raising awareness in the community about the important role of Carers and the services available via Carers SA and the Carer Gateway. The role will also:

Engage and connect with stakeholders across the community services. sector to build partnerships and raise awareness about supports available for Carers.
Be proactive in community engagement through conducting information sessions with Carers and other key agency stakeholders across the State.
Embed and maintain processes within Carers SA that support staff to access service provider information relevant for Carers.
Drive demand and referral into Carers SA services and supports through effective community engagement with Carers and stakeholders in the community.
We are looking for candidates who have:

Knowledge and understanding of the community services sector and the issues facing Carers in the community.
Experience in coordinating community events and activities.
Ability to work effectively individually as well as part of a team.
Experience in developing collaborative partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders across diverse sectors as well as stakeholders internal to an organisation.
Experience in creating, maintaining and supporting effective partnerships and relationships including the ability to undertake and facilitate forums with key stakeholders.
Experience in public speaking and coordination of working parties and consultation forums.
Experience in planning and scheduling work to meet deadlines.
Employee Benefits

Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,+00 per annum
Flexi Time entitlements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access
Staff Development
Working for a for purpose organisation (or Not for Profit)
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
You will also need to provide:

National Police Clearance
DHS Working with Children Check
Be prepared to undertake Child Safe Environments – Through Their Eyes training
General enquiries to Stephen Wales or Amy Walter on (08) 82+1 5600

A copy of the Position Description is available on Carers SA website here: Careers – Carers SA. APPLY NOW. Please include a cover letter and CV.

Applications close at 5.00pm, 13th September 2024, or may be earlier if we find the right candidate for the role.