Community Partnership Specialist

The Role

The Community Partnerships Specialist supports Community Partners to deliver initiatives and projects that improve social outcomes for children and families within the community. The role maintains strong links with the community to promote capacity building and provides input to the strategic direction and planning for the Communities for Children (CfC) Program.

In this role your key responsibilities will include :

Facilitate community consultations, reference groups, and focus groups.

Research and analyse local needs, identifying service gaps aligned with program goals.

Collaborate with external stakeholders to deliver initiatives that make a real difference for children and families.

Monitor and manage Community Partner contracts and performance to ensure compliance with service requirements.

This position will be offered on a fixed term full time basis working 76 hours a fortnight until December 2026. This role is located in Armadale, with travel to Perth Metro sites required.

About You

You are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities. You thrive in roles that require collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. You’re confident working independently while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Your ability to balance research, analysis, and community engagement ensures you can identify service gaps and deliver meaningful initiatives.

A tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Business, or a related field.

Experience working with children, families, and communities in a similar role.

Strong skills in research, analysis, and community consultation.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively.

Knowledge of child development, social disadvantage, and asset-based community development.

Familiarity with DEX (Data Exchange) and relevant compliance requirements.

A valid driver’s licence, Police Clearance, and Working With Children Check.

What we can offer you

Generous NFP Salary Packaging : Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

Extra Leave : 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

Paid Parental Leave : Paid leave and return to work incentives.

Support for FDVA : Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

Health and Wellbeing : Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.

Professional Development : Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Who are we

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.

We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together . Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.

If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.

Applications close 30 November 2025 , shortlisting may begin immediately.

Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.