Community Development Manager

• Lead inclusive, connected community development initiatives
• Build partnerships and support community-led projects across NSW
• Senior leadership role with competitive salary and salary packaging

Community Housing Limited is seeking a NSW Community Development Manager to lead the delivery of community development programs across New South Wales. This senior role will develop and sustain strong, socially diverse communities by fostering community-building initiatives that improve the health, wellbeing and sense of belonging of people experiencing disadvantage.

This is a full-time permanent role based in our Port Macquarie, NSW Office. The position offers a competitive salary, salary packaging, flexible working options and access to a company car lease.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll work within the State Management Team to lead community development activities in line with CHL’s Community Development Framework. You’ll support staff to embed community engagement into service delivery, create projects from community ideas, and build partnerships that enable community-owned outcomes. You’ll also manage community development projects, budgets and reporting while supporting the Community Development team to deliver meaningful impact.

You’ll Make An Impact By

• Leading the delivery of CHL’s community development strategy across New South Wales.
• Supporting staff to ensure community engagement and community development are embedded in service delivery.
• Engaging closely with diverse communities, including Aboriginal communities, and developing projects from community ideas, with a strong focus on community ownership.
• Leading, mentoring, managing and supporting Community Development team members across the state.
• Writing proposals, project briefs, business plans, grant applications and reports in collaboration with community members and partners.
• Managing community development projects and budgets, including sourcing partnerships and financial contributions.
• Driving shared design and delivery approaches that strengthen customer and community outcomes.
• Providing community development advice for tenders, new projects and implementation activities.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, community organisations, research bodies and private sector businesses.
• Promoting CHL’s Community Development Framework and sharing initiatives, outcomes and learning across the organisation.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years’ experience in the strategic development and implementation of community development programs.
• Experience in program design, development and coordination, with knowledge of the social enterprise sector.
• Demonstrated experience working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities, with an understanding of culturally safe engagement and community-led development approaches (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff, including remotely based team members.
• A strong track record of establishing and developing strategic partnerships with external organisations.
• Experience preparing proposals, project briefs, business plans, grant applications and reports.
• Strong community engagement, stakeholder management, communication, planning and reporting skills.
• A commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing, connection and a sense of belonging.
• A current Driver Licence.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check where required. All pre-employment checks will be arranged during onboarding.

Why Join Us?

We Offer

• Opportunity to be a part of a purpose driven organisation making a real difference
• Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development
• One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you
• Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!)
• Company car lease available

About CHL

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.

Ready to apply?

If you're ready to lead community development programs, build strong partnerships and support community-led outcomes across New South Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter by clicking on the link.

For a confidential conversation about the position, please contact the NSW State Manager, Megan Davidson on ***email_hidden***.

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL values diversity and encourages people from all backgrounds, experiences and communities to apply.

CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.