Feros Care is proud to partner with the NDIS to deliver Local Area Coordination services in your community.The roleWe are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to facilitate and implement a range of innovative and educational activities within your local community. Location is ACT.As a Community Development Coordinator (CDC) , you will facilitate and implement a range of innovative capacity building activities such as awareness raising, information sharing, stakeholder liaison and community engagement activities which will support and assist people living with a disability.The position plays a pivotal role in engaging with people living with disability, their families, carers, and broader community to increase awareness and remove barriers for people living with a disability.This position is a full time, fixed term contract to June 2023 with the possibility of extension.What will I be responsible for?Develop, coordinate, and implement community capacity building project plans and project management schedules.Coordinate and participate in a range of related engagement activities including workshops, information sessions, presentations, expos, festivals, and conferences.Through community engagement activities and stakeholder liaison, identify opportunities for community capacity building projects which focus on raising awareness.Promote effective strategies to increase social inclusion for people with disability both locally and nationally.Collaborate with key regional stakeholders to establish Feros Care’s participation in reference groups or steering committees, which influence access and inclusion for people with disability within the community.About youSignificant proven experience working in community development roles.An understanding of community capacity building modelsExposure and/or experience in Disability and Community ServicesDemonstrated project management experience and administration.Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Highly developed analytical skillsExcellent verbal, communication, and presentation skillsHigh level computer literacyAbility to work flexible hours, dependent on work requirements.Experience in new program development, implementation and roll out.Experience and knowledge of the disability sector and NDIS legislation and Strategic DirectionsWork perks: Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2650 per annum tax free) (Part time and Full time employees)Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates)Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)Employee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)9 weeks paid parental leave (Part time and Full time employees)All technology / equipment providedDedicated, supportive managers who care about your wellbeingAbout usWe want our team to be made up of people from all walks of life. Feros Care would not be where we are today without the unique make up of Game Changers, Dream Makers and Vibrant Creators that help us to thrive every day. We actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We harness a culture that embraces individual differences in all its glory and values cultural intelligence. Feros Care is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements and/or adjustments, please contact talent@feroscare.com.au. Feros Care acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work.When successful, you will be required to undertake a national police check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia. Position Description 80000AUDAustralia - ACTACT