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Program Officer

  • 494905
  • Cairns
  • Mount Isa
  • Townsville
  • Casual
  • Full time

About the role

Are you passionate about fostering community inclusion and making a positive impact on people's lives? selectability is seeking a dedicated program officer to support programs in Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Mount Isa and Palm Island. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will play a vital role assisting in developing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives that promote social inclusion and well-being for our clients.

As program officer, you will assist in the design and delivery of a variety of programs, collaborate with clients, families, and community stakeholders, and monitor program performance for continuous improvement.

The Program Officer will collaborate with the Program Coordinator to co-design community-specific resources aimed at reintegrating Indigenous Australians and CALD Youth with psychosocial disabilities into mainstream services.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • assist in the design and delivery of community inclusion programs that enhance social participation and well-being
  • collaborate with clients, families, and community stakeholders to ensure program success
  • monitor program performance and make recommendations for continuous improvement
  • provide support to clients to help them achieve their individual goals
  • ensure compliance with relevant regulations and organisational policies

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to take direction and work as part of a team.

To be successful you must have:

  • previous experience in community development, social services, or a related field (highly desirable)
  • ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals
  • passionate about promoting social inclusion and supporting community well-being
  • ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels of staff
  • exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
  • most importantly… a positive attitude!

Role Requirements

  • travel to selectability sites will be required locations include Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Palm Island and Mount Isa
  • a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing)
  • a current yellow card exemption or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate.
  • a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
  • roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance 

About the offer

The Program Officer has the flexibility to be either a casual or a permanent part-time role on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2026.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • salary of $82,517.76 - $92,259.44 + super
  • up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
  • 50% discounted training via our RTO 
  • flexible working arrangements 
  • career pathways and opportunities for development
  • employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Josh Cannon on 0499 605 169 or by email HRCorporate@selectability.com.au

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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PO Box 189, Aitkenvale QLD 4814

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selectability acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we provide services and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge those with lived experience and those who support and partner with us to improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide across regional Queensland.

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