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Uniting Communities is seeking a Project Officer for a 0.6–0.8 FTE, 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community impact through project delivery, system improvement, and operational support at the Family Relationship Centre.

As part of the Family Relationship Centre, you’ll work closely with the Service Manager and broader team to trial new initiatives, analyse data, streamline processes, and support staff, students, and volunteers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys research and problem-solving, and values meaningful community impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design, deliver, and evaluate a range of service improvement projects
• Provide agile administrative support and help train staff, students, and volunteers
• Develop documentation, process maps, communications, and data reports
• Engage with staff and stakeholders to support service quality
• Contribute to marketing content and centre-wide operational improvements

About You

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience in project work, service improvement, or community services
• Strong communication, organisation, research, and writing skills
• Ability to multitask, analyse data, and work effectively in a fast-paced team
• A positive, proactive attitude aligned with our values of being Kind, Bold and Genuine

Essential checks: Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR.

About Us:

At Uniting Communities, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that is Kind, Bold and Genuine. We promote wellbeing, social justice, and a supportive, agile workforce.

Our Benefits

• In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Purchased Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org  

Your Application:

Please attach a resume and cover letter to apply for this role.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.