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Community Engagement Officer Tasmania (North)

VisAbility
Launceston Full-day Full-time

Description:

A little about us:

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.

Our services at EverAbility Group include:

VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.

Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.

Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.

Job Description

About the Role:

Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator Tasmania, this role is central to the success of our Fundraising Team. You’ll take the lead in building and strengthening relationships with schools, corporate groups, community organisations, and local stakeholders to support and expand our community fundraising efforts.

You'll also play a key role in strategic event delivery, oversee the Mini and Model Dogs Collection Program in Northern Tasmania, and help grow and support a vibrant network of volunteers. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide life-changing services to Tasmanians with vision impairment.

This is a permanent part-time role of 0.8FTE.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with schools, community groups, corporates, and other external partners.
  • Promote the work of Guide Dogs and VisAbility through events and local partnerships and help identify new donors and fundraising partners.
  • Develop and deliver educational presentations, workshops, and information sessions in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator, targeting stakeholders across Northern Tasmania, including schools, businesses, and partners.
  • Assist in growing and managing relationships that support our fundraising goals.
  • Recruit, train, and support our team of fundraising and events volunteers.
  • Keep records of stakeholder interactions and event outcomes to help us measure our impact and refine our approach.
  • Provide high-level admin support across community fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and event logistics.
  • Maintain accurate records of community contacts, partnerships, and volunteer involvement.
Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Attributes:

  • Proven experience in community engagement and/or partnership building
  • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Confident in public speaking and delivering presentations
  • Results-driven, with a passion for expanding the organisation's reach and community impact
  • Organised, proactive, and collaborative
  • Available to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings for events

Required Compliance Documentation

  • National Police Clearance
  • Working with Vulnerable People check ( NDIS endorsed)
  • Valid Driver’s licence

In return, you will be rewarded with:

  • Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season!
  • Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay!
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • 17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Employee Assistance Program

How to apply?

Ready to make a difference? Click Apply and let’s chat about what life at EverAbility could look like for you.

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Monday, 8 May 2025. Please note: interviews may begin before the closing date and the advertisement may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Imogen Johnston, Community Engagement Coordinator Tasmania, at imogen.johnston@guidedogstas.com.au

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.

18 Apr 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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