Community Engagement Officer

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Introduction:
Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) centres on people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth and empowered teams.

Join us in creating strong, connected neighbourhoods where residents can thrive.

Description:
How you’ll make an impact

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join our Housing Operations team. In this community-focused role, you’ll help design and deliver programs, support resident participation and build partnerships that strengthen local communities.

Your work will create meaningful impact by helping residents feel connected, informed and supported in their neighbourhoods.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Engagement, you’ll engage with residents, services and internal teams to deliver practical and purposeful outcomes.

Your role in action

• Support resident-led activities, programs and initiatives that build community connection
• Coordinate forums, surveys, consultations and engagement activities
• Provide clear and accessible information to residents about participation opportunities
• Build partnerships with local organisations and community services
• Contribute to placemaking activities and support new resident inductions
• Prepare reports and support administration and community development budgets
• Represent Housing Choices at community events and activities

View the Position Description here.

Skills and Experiences:
What you offer

You build trust easily, communicate with clarity and enjoy helping people connect with their communities.

You will bring:

• Experience in community development or community housing
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively
• Problem solving skills and confidence working with diverse communities
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of issues affecting socially disadvantaged groups

You must also hold a current driver’s licence and a Working With Vulnerable People Check and be willing to complete employment screening.

We welcome applicants who bring different experience and perspectives. Please apply even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

Why you will love working with us

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, inclusive and people-focused culture
• Learning and development opportunities

Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety POlicy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children.

Belong at Housing Choices

We welcome people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and people with lived experience of housing insecurity. Please tell us if you need adjustments during the application process.

Applications close on Thursday 18 December 2025 unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier