Collaborative Solutions Coordinator

• Opportunity to work at Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), a national not-for-profit organisation that supports the adoption and impact of place-based approaches across Australia.
• Join at an exciting time, as the PLACE team builds its foundational team during its establishment phase, in preparation for its first steps of growth as a new organisation.
• $90,000 - $110,000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Full time (1.0) fixed-term position
• Brisbane (Meanjin) - with hybrid conditions
• The successful candidate will undertake domestic travel regularly as part of this role.

The Collaborative Solutions Coordinator will support the delivery of PLACE’s Collaborative Solutions activity during an exciting phase of growth.

This outward facing role will be instrumental in supporting the engagement and convening of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to work together, identify shared challenges and co-design strategic, place-based solutions.

By enabling effective partnerships and ensuring the smooth delivery of convening processes, the Collaborative Solutions Coordinator will help create the conditions for long-term, community-led change and contribute directly to PLACE’s vision.

Who you are (selection criteria)

• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in community services, policy, health, engagement, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. 
• You have exceptional relationship development and management skills and are comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from community members, to organisations, and government officials. 
• You are highly organised and a strong administrator, with sound project management skills.
• You are comfortable in a start-up environment; you manage multiple competing priorities with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• You demonstrate a commitment to PLACE’s vision, values and principles, particularly around community leadership and shared decision-making.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but don't match every point on the job ad, we welcome and encourage your application.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure positive relationships with PLACE’s diverse network of stakeholders, including community members, community organisations, place-based initiatives, and government officials. 
• Provide end-to-end support for meetings, workshops, and other convening activities with internal and external stakeholders, including scheduling and secretariat support. 
• Contribute to and coordinate the development and timely distribution of written materials including meeting papers, progress and implementation reports, and other correspondence.
• Provide support to the monitoring of collaborative activities to ensure they are delivered on time and within scope.

Please see the Collaborative Solutions Coordinator position description for more.

Who we are

Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) is a national organisation that champions and supports community-led approaches to social and economic challenges.

PLACE is not a service provider. We are a support system - a hub for shared learning, partnership, and policy innovation.

Our work is underpinned by a belief that communities know best what matters to them, and that long-term change starts with shared decision-making and strong local leadership.

What we offer

• True flexibility and a strong focus on agility in the workplace; we prioritise making flexible work arrangements possible for all employees.
• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for every 12 months of employment.
• Two days volunteering leave for every 12 months of employment.
• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.
• A workplace that prioritises both diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to bring their authentic selves to work in an environment that ensures psychological and physical safety.
• Hybrid work environment and flexible working arrangements (the opportunity to work where you live).
• Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
• A Learning and Development budget per employee, prioritising professional development for our employees.

Additional adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability, condition, illness or access requirements, please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience. 

We recognise that each individual’s needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to):

• Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video)
• Flexible communication methods
• Additional time to complete tasks, assessments or pre-interview work
• Support from a support person or advocate during interviews
• Modifications to the interview structure, environment or timing

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected] 

Our candidate experience

We aim to be transparent and kind to all of our candidates. We value your time, and as such want to share how we do things so you know what to expect with no nasty surprises. For more information on our end-to-end candidate experience, please visit the SHE HR Consulting website.

How to apply

To express your interest, submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application. 

Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we may close our job advertisement without notice, so don’t delay your application.

PLACE is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of a Working With Children Check. 

As part of our employment screening process, we do run police checks. But don’t worry—having a criminal record doesn’t automatically disqualify you.