Community Engagement Officer - Community Care

Community Engagement Officer - Community Care

Full-time | Permanent | Bella Vista, NSW (Hybrid available)

We’re excited to introduce the newly created role of Community Engagement Officer , designed to strengthen our connections with the community, increase awareness of our services, and build lasting relationships with clients, families, and partner organisations.

About Us

An industry‑leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not‑for‑profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About The Role

Reporting to the Area Manager Care Finder & Community Engagement, you will design and deliver strategies that grow awareness and trust in our services, ensuring Care Connect remains responsive to the needs of the community.

• Build and strengthen community and stakeholder relationships
• Support business development and partnership opportunities
• Plan, promote and deliver engagement events and activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach with Care Connect’s brand, values and services
• Evaluate and report on engagement activities to ensure inclusivity and responsiveness to diverse community needs

About You

You are a natural connector with strong communication skills and a passion for engaging with communities. You bring both creativity and structure to outreach, with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.

Most importantly, you will share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence – CARE – in everything you do.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.

What’s in it for you?

For application : click Apply Now & attach your current resume & a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application. If you have any questions, would like to request a position description or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Karen Hemsley – Talent Acquisition Lead at careers@careconnect.org.au.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including : First Nations peoples, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.

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