Community Development Manager

• Permanent Full Time | 35 hours/week
• Salary: $103k + super + salary packaging
• Location: Darwin, NT
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about building strong, connected communities where people feel safe, supported and empowered? This is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.

At Mission Australia Housing, we believe that housing is just the beginning. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping thriving communities across your region.

This leadership role, you won’t just manage programs—you’ll drive community transformation. You will design and deliver regional community development plans that reflect local needs and aspirations. From supporting tenant committees to launching community-led initiatives, your work will create real opportunities for connection, growth and independence. Working as part of our team, you’ll partner closely with Housing Services and Asset Management to deliver an integrated, people-first approach that improves lives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Design and deliver regional community development plans
• Support tenant committees to launch community-led initiatives
• Use data, insights and feedback to evaluate outcomes, and demonstrate the value of community development
• Encourage tenant participation, strengthen relationships and connect people with services they need to thrive
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Local and State Governments, support partners and the broader community
• Develop and implement local area plans that align to national business plans and drive local service delivery
• Work with key MA and Housing stakeholders to develop positive relationships and deliver shared outcomes for clients and communities we serve
• Ensure Mission Australia Housing meets all external and internal compliance requirements for housing services

Requirements for Success

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community development, housing or community services
• Experience in community engagement, facilitation and conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn ideas into impactful programs
• Exceptional relationship management skills with high-level customer service focus
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits  

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) 
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture 

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.    

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply   

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you