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Community Development Worker

locations : Brisbane, QLD

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted 26 Days Ago

time left to apply : End Date: May 17, 2026 (2 days left to apply)

job requisition id : JR106238

• Max term till June 2027 | Full Time
• Location: Inala QLD 4077
• Salary - $90K p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging benefit
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

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Your Opportunity

This role supports the achievement of the outcomes of the Communities for Children Program including working collaboratively with local services, supporting community voice and implementing early intervention and prevention activities for families with children 0-12 years.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Supporting effective functioning of Communities for Children activities and capacity building of local community organisations
• Facilitating activities including meetings, project management/support
• Relationship building across the sector, promotion and administrative tasks
• Supporting improved outcomes for children aged 0-12 years and their families.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Experience building professional relationships and working collaboratively and creatively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with primary school aged children.
• Ability to work effectively and equitably with diverse groups incorporating gender, culture and disability.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via )
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

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How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.

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