At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community initiatives and manage neighbourhood centres to foster connection and inclusion.
- Company: Encircle, a community-focused organisation with a strong reputation for positive social impact.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence community outcomes and work with a passionate team.
- Other info: Encircle values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in people's lives while leading meaningful community development work.
- Qualifications: Experience in community development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At Encircle, we believe thriving communities are built through connection, participation and belonging. For almost 40 years, we've worked alongside individuals, families and communities across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane, delivering responsive services that support wellbeing, resilience and social inclusion.
We're seeking an experienced and passionate Community Development & Neighbourhood Centres Coordinator to lead our Community Development portfolio and Neighbourhood Centres network across the region. This is a unique opportunity to shape community-led initiatives, lead a talented team and strengthen the impact of neighbourhood centres as welcoming, inclusive hubs where people connect, participate and thrive.
About the role
Reporting to the Housing & Neighbourhoods Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Encircle's Community Development and Neighbourhood Centres services. You will lead a team of community-focused professionals, strengthen partnerships across the region and drive initiatives that respond to local priorities and emerging community needs. You will be working across our three Neighbourhood Centres at Kallangur, Lawnton and Redcliffe.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of Encircle's community development strategy
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of neighbourhood centres across multiple locations
- Coaching, mentoring and developing Community Development Officers and neighbourhood centre staff
- Building strong relationships with community groups, local leaders, partners and government stakeholders
- Leading community consultation, engagement and participation activities
- Designing, implementing and evaluating community programs, projects and events
- Managing budgets, resources, compliance and reporting requirements
- Contributing to organisational leadership and strategic priorities as part of the Housing & Neighbourhoods Leadership Team.
About you
You are an inspiring leader who is deeply committed to community-led practice and social inclusion. You combine strategic thinking with practical service delivery experience and thrive in collaborative environments.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Community Development, Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences, Communications, Marketing or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience leading community development programs, services or initiatives
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
- Experience in neighbourhood centres, community services or place-based settings
- Strong project, operational and budget management capabilities
- High-level facilitation, consultation and community engagement skills
- A commitment to social justice, cultural safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Why join Encircle?
At Encircle, our vision is for communities that are engaged, connected, supported and resilient. We are a community-owned organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and positive social impact across the Moreton Bay region.
When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead meaningful community development work
- Influence strategic community outcomes across a growing region
- Work with a passionate and values-driven team
- Build strong partnerships and community connections
- Contribute to an organisation committed to making a genuine difference in people's lives.
Our commitment
Encircle is committed to creating diverse, inclusive and safe workplaces where everyone is respected and valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and individuals of all ages and life experiences.
Community Development & Neighbourhood Centres Coordinator employer: Encircle Ltd.
Encircle Community Services is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering inclusion and belonging within the Moreton Bay region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer generous salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture that values collaboration and diversity. Join us in making a meaningful impact while working in a role that champions social justice and community engagement.
