Community Connector
Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is looking for a passionate and driven Community Connector to join our collaborative team in Sunshine on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What we offer our employees:
At BSL, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance:
- Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay – package up to $18,500 annually (via AccessPay)
- Genuine career development and learning opportunities
- 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Discounted health insurance and free annual flu vaccinations
About the role:
As a community connector you will lead community navigation and engagement with older adults and community members seeking to understand and access community supports. You will act as a point of contact, supporting people to navigate aged care systems including My Aged Care and HACC-PYP, while identifying emerging community needs to inform service planning and improvement.
In this dynamic role, you will:
-
Design, lead and deliver place-based community engagement activities that build trust, participation and inclusion.
-
Act as a visible and trusted BSL presence within the community, promoting inclusive community connections.
-
Support participants to understand and access aged care, community care, Home and Community Care – Program for Younger People ( HACC-PYP) and other relevant services through information, advocacy and assertive outreach.
-
Identify service gaps and emerging community needs and provide feedback to the Program Manager.
- Assist participants to navigate My Aged Care and relevant assessment services.
Salary: $90,962.92 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time employment)
About Brotherhood of St. Laurence:
At BSL, our work is guided by a clear and powerful vision an Australia free of poverty.
For more than 90 years, we have worked alongside communities, partners, and policymakers to drive systemic change. With over 1,500 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we are united by a shared commitment to building a fairer, more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.
What we are looking for:
We’re seeking someone who is not only capable, but genuinely motivated to contribute to meaningful work and make a difference.
You will bring:
If this sounds like the right fit for you:
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can grow your career in a supportive, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit the following as separate attachments:
- A tailored cover letter
- A current resume outlining your skills and experience
To review the Position Description please click here.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kathy Harly at kathy.harly@bsl.org.au
Applications close: Thursday, 9 July at 11:55 PM
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
#S-DNI
