LCSA Policy & Research Officer

Neighbourhood and Community Centres are an essential part of a diverse and capable community services system. To ensure the long-term sustainability of our constituents, new policies are required that recognise Neighbourhood Centres as part of social infrastructure and better utilise the opportunities afforded by Neighbourhood Centres to engage local communities and deliver government funded services as well as strengthen the role of community development in various NSW Government funding and social policy contexts. The purpose of this Policy & Research Position is to contribute high quality research, analysis, written and oral advice and stakeholder engagement to support LCSA’s policy development and advocacy work across a range of policy areas, which is soundly evidence based, grounded in the LCSA’s policy principles and developed with relevant constituency and stakeholder support and involvement.

Details

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Essential Criteria

1)         Formal Qualifications Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines such as social sciences, community development, and extensive experience in a related field

2)      Knowledge Requirements: The preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate current knowledge, expertise or transferable knowledge/skills in the following areas:

• Current issues facing community organisations and the for-purpose sector
• Community Development theory and practices
• The role of Neighbourhood and Community Centres in policy areas such as Targeted Early Intervention Program, Disaster Management and others
• Understanding of commitment to practices in relation to Social Justice and cultural competency and safety

3)      Experience Requirements The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Community and Stakeholder engagement
• Research and analysis of social policy and data
• Preparation of complex briefings, policy submissions, press releases and other publications
• Excellent report writing and public presentation skills

4)      Competencies Requirements The candidate must have:

• excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• manage a variety of tasks and competing priorities within tight timeframes
• ability to work with a small team and independently
• high level computer skills and experience in using Microsoft, Zoom and other e-technology applications/platforms
• liaise and partner with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in working in sector development organisations, peak bodies or other capacity building organisations
• Experience in performing higher duties and/or supervision of staff
• A current unencumbered Class C driver’s license.

How to Apply

Please download the Position Description or obtain a copy by contacting LCSA Executive Officer Can Yasmut by emailing can@lcsansw.org.au . For any enquiries please call (02) 9660 2044. All applicants must submit a CV and a letter addressing the selection criteria by COB 7 June 2022 either via email to the same email address or clearly marked as "Confidential" and mailed to Level 4, 52-58 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend interviews scheduled for 14 June 2022.

LCSA is an EEO employer and people from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. www.lcsansw.org.au

Local Community Services Association (LCSA)

The Local Community Services Association (LCSA) represents over 170 Neighbourhood and Community Centres across NSW. We advocate on behalf of our members, represent their interests to government and provide them with capacity building and organisational governance support.