Community Connector

About us

Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners.

Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development.

At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.

We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all.  It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.

The role

The Community Connector role is a part time, fixed term role to June 2027.  The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team alongside Restoring Families Practitioners, Anglicare and Ramahyuck to support families with children aged (0-5yrs) to identify and create opportunities to enhance social participation and access to community supports tailored to the families’ health, social learning, and cultural needs in line with their identified goals and aspirations.

The Community Connector will develop a strong knowledge of the services available across the catchment and work to establish strong referral pathways.

About you

To be considered for this role you will possess:

·         A tertiary qualification in nursing, community services, social work, psychology and/or behavioural sciences (or similar)

·         Prior community services industry experience in a similar role

·         Experience in supporting families to access relevant services to address underlying vulnerabilities and risk factors, particularly for those reluctant to accept services.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills including effective networking and program promotion.

·         Ability to build rapport and relationships with key stakeholders.

·         Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, targets and key deliverables of the program.

Benefits of working with us

• Generous public sector benefits including salary packaging, ADO’s and 14 weeks paid parental leave 
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program and team building activities
• Free onsite car parking 
• Use of a company vehicle 

How to apply

To apply, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability and addressing the position’s Key Selection Criteria

  (view Position Description)
• Your resume outlining education and employment background.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC.

All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.

We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.