Community Engagement Lead

BlueCare Community Engagement Lead North Queensland Employment Status: Full Time Location: Cairns Renumeration: Competitive salary 12% Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits Staff discounts Be the champion of Making BlueCare Better BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living. As we enable independence, choice and freedom in the people we support, we also encourage our people to grow and develop as we empower them to do the work they care passionately about. Your part in the BlueCare Network We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to be based in Cairns. Reporting to the Network Manager in that region the role is responsible for identifying and leading the pursuit of strategically aligned new community business opportunities and driving growth strategies across the Network whilst maintaining a strong connection and network of internal and external stakeholders. This role is accountable for coordinating stakeholder communication, collaboration and engagement ensuring optimal profiling of BlueCare within the communities we serve. The Community Engagement Lead is responsible for establishing, monitoring and maintaining constructive relationships with partner organisations, community groups and aligned entities, providing skilled public representation that builds BlueCare's community profile. This role facilitates constructive stakeholder engagement, resourcing local BlueCare operations with meaningful connections and processes that maintain effective established links. What makes a difference for us You will be a growth strategist and opportunity identifier with the ability to leverage market knowledge and utilize strong negotiation skills to widen the profile of services. Additionally you will also possess the following skills and experience. Qualifications in a health community service or other relevant discipline or equivalent community sector experience Extensive experience in aged care / health care / human services sector Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of client-centred community-based care services delivery or willingness to learn quickly Extensive experience managing and delivering corporate messaging to senior stakeholders and groups Previous experience in stakeholder management and community engagement roles Professional standard of verbal and written communication and experience liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders Current Australian Driver's License Flexibility to travel across Network - Mackay through to Cairns Employee Benefits Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum Recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards, celebration wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. We love you to be too. Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe Child friendly Provide welcoming safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple: everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of who we are our mission and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team email. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Key Skills Business Development Employee Orientation Public Health Account Management VersionOne Conflict Management Project Management Relationship Management Team Management Customer relationship management Human Resources Public Speaking Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr