Job no: K3YJN
Category: Social Work, Foster Care
Work for a not for profit organisation that celebrates all cultures, diversity and inclusion
Growth opportunities with regular supervision and support
Be innovative and creative in supporting foster care in your local community
For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

Shepparton on Yorta Yorta Country or Seymour location on Taungurung Land
Permanent Part time (2.5 days per week)
Base Salary $105k pa (pro rata) + Super & Salary Packaging.
The Opportunity
Could you help inspire more people in our community to become foster carers?

Berry Street’s Foster Care program supports children and young people who are unable to live safely at home, including young people who may have experienced trauma and require additional therapeutic support.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Worker to help grow and strengthen our foster care community across the Hume Region.

This role is all about connection, communication and community. You will lead local foster carer recruitment and engagement activities, build relationships with community organisations and stakeholders, and find creative ways to increase awareness of foster care and the difference carers can make.

You will develop and deliver community engagement and recruitment initiatives, represent Berry Street at local events and forums, respond to enquiries from prospective carers and help create meaningful engagement activities that support and recognise our existing foster carers.

Working across Greater Shepparton, Moira, Strathbogie, Murrindindi and Mitchell, you will have the opportunity to build strong local partnerships and help expand the number of foster care placements available to children and young people across the region. Community Engagement Worker

About You
You are a confident communicator and natural relationship builder who enjoys getting out into the community, meeting people and turning ideas into action.

You might come from community engagement, marketing, communications, community development, social services or foster care. Most importantly, you understand how to engage people, build trusted partnerships and communicate a meaningful message.

You will bring:

Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills.
Confidence presenting to community groups and representing an organisation publicly.
Experience developing community engagement, recruitment, promotional or marketing initiatives.
Creativity, initiative and the ability to identify new opportunities to promote foster care.
The ability to develop partnerships with community organisations, businesses, sporting clubs, education providers and other local networks.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
An ability to review engagement data and trends to help shape future recruitment activity.
An understanding of working with volunteers and community members, ideally within foster care or the broader community services sector.
The position involves community outreach, presentations, events and networking across the region, with some occasional planned evening or weekend activities.

Qualifications
A Bachelor level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, Community Development or another relevant field is required. Community Engagement Worker

Experience with marketing initiatives, working with volunteers and knowledge of the foster care service system will be highly regarded.

Berry Street Benefits
$15,900 p.a. salary packaging (pro rata), plus additional salary packaging for meals and accommodation.
10 weeks paid parental leave plus other generous leave conditions.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including support for immediate family members.
Regular reflective supervision.
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to use your communication and engagement skills to directly contribute to better outcomes for children and young people.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about connecting with communities, building relationships and encouraging more people to consider becoming foster carers, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.