Community Engagement Officer (Family Wellbeing)

About the role

The Community Engagement Officer (Family Wellbeing) strengthens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities through culturally responsive education, engagement and prevention activities. The role develops, coordinates and facilitates group programs, workshops and community activities that build parenting knowledge, family resilience and kinship and community connections, and improves understanding of child development and wellbeing. It works from a strengths-based, culturally informed perspective, supporting families through early intervention and prevention.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and facilitate parenting programs, educational workshops, support groups and community engagement activities
• Deliver prevention and early intervention activities that strengthen parenting capability, family wellbeing and community connectedness
• Coordinate community events, promotions, engagement activities and feedback opportunities
• Support the establishment and ongoing facilitation of Family Wellbeing Service support groups
• Provide information, brief interventions, referrals and advocacy for children, young people and families
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with families, community members and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with schools, early childhood services, health providers and community organisations
• Represent TAIHS at community events, forums and stakeholder meetings, and take part in team meetings and integrated service delivery activities
• Collect activity data, maintain records and prepare reports as required
• Promote culturally safe practice and ensure compliance with Family Wellbeing Service procedures, Human Services Quality Standards and organisational requirements

To apply, candidates must read the Position Description and submit a CV/resume and a one-page cover letter explaining how they will succeed in the position. Applications close on Tuesday 1 December 2026.