Community Development Worker Positions

The Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre (DANC) is a not-for-profit, values driven community services organisation.  We provide services and programmed activities that are meaningful, engaging, empowering and culturally respectful for individuals and families across Dundas, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Melrose Park, Ermington and Rydalmere.

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Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant comparable experience in community development work

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated skills in planning, developing and implementing activities for children, youth and families

Demonstrated skills in running centre based and/or outreach activities

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders

Understanding of strengths-based practice.

Confident and effective facilitation skills

Proven ability to develop good relationships with the community·

Unrestricted drivers’ licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle

Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends, nights and public holidays

Current NSW Working with Children’s Check (paid work) and National Police Check

High level of skills in Microsoft office

Desirable Criteria

Ability to speak a community language

Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities

Experience working with family violence clients

Working with people living with substance abuse

Knowledge of the local communities’ issues

How to Apply

Please send the resume and covering letter to centremanager@danc.org.au

DUNDAS AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC

The Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre (DANC) is a not-for-profit, values driven community services organisation.  We provide services and programmed activities that are meaningful, engaging, empowering and culturally respectful for individuals and families across Dundas, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Melrose Park, Ermington and Rydalmere.