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Community Engagement Worker

Shepparton, VictoriaFull-time$105k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead local foster carer recruitment and engagement activities to grow the foster care community and increase placements for children and young people unable to live safely at home.

Role type

Community Engagement Worker (Foster Care Recruitment)

Builds

Local foster carer recruitment initiatives and community partnerships

Domain

Social Services / Foster Care

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Community engagement, relationship building, public presentation, partnership development, data review, event management, volunteer coordination

Preferred skills

Marketing initiatives, knowledge of foster care service system, lived experience of disability

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver community engagement and recruitment initiatives, represent the organization at local events and forums, respond to enquiries from prospective carers, build partnerships with community organizations and networks, review engagement data and trends

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC