Job Description
Posted: 17/04/2026
Closing Date: 17/07/2026
Salary: $74,052.33 - $7+,400.55
Job Type: Permanent Part-Time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania TAS
Job Category: Community Services and Development
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.
Our services at EverAbility Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Job Description
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy working with people, building partnerships, and delivering events that make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator Tasmania, you'll play a key part in expanding our presence across Southern Tasmania by supporting fundraising activities, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and organising community engagement events that support our mission.
You'll also play a role in strategic event delivery, assist with the management of the Mini and Model Dogs Collection Program in Southern Tasmania, and help grow and support a vibrant network of volunteers. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide life-changing services to Tasmanians with vision impairment.
This is a 0.4 FTE role for the Collection Dog Program (South).
Key responsibilities:
Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with schools, community groups, corporates, and other external partners.
Promote the work of Guide Dogs and VisAbility through events and local partnerships and help identify new donors and fundraising partners.
Help coordinate and run presentations, awareness events, and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator.
Assist in growing and managing relationships that support our fundraising goals.
Support the creation and delivery of educational sessions to raise awareness of our services and programs.
Help recruit and support our amazing Program Volunteers!
Keep records of stakeholder interactions and event outcomes to help us measure our impact and refine our approach.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Proven experience in community engagement and/or partnership building
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Confident in public speaking and delivering presentations
Results-driven, with a passion for expanding the organisation's reach and community impact
Organised, proactive, and collaborative
Available to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings for events
Required Compliance Documentation
National Police Clearance
Working with Vulnerable People check (NDIS endorsed)
Valid Driver’s licence
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season!
Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay!
Option to purchase additional leave
17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
Ongoing professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
How to apply?
Ready to make a difference? Click Apply and let’s chat about what life at EverAbility could look like for you.
Applications close at 4:00 PM on Monday, 8 May 2026. Please note: interviews may begin before the closing date and the advertisement may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Imogen Johnston, Community Engagement Coordinator at imogen.johnston@guidedogstas.com.au
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Closing Date: 17/07/2026
Salary: $74,052.33 - $7+,400.55
Job Type: Permanent Part-Time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania TAS
Job Category: Community Services and Development
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.
Our services at EverAbility Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Job Description
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy working with people, building partnerships, and delivering events that make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator Tasmania, you'll play a key part in expanding our presence across Southern Tasmania by supporting fundraising activities, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and organising community engagement events that support our mission.
You'll also play a role in strategic event delivery, assist with the management of the Mini and Model Dogs Collection Program in Southern Tasmania, and help grow and support a vibrant network of volunteers. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide life-changing services to Tasmanians with vision impairment.
This is a 0.4 FTE role for the Collection Dog Program (South).
Key responsibilities:
Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with schools, community groups, corporates, and other external partners.
Promote the work of Guide Dogs and VisAbility through events and local partnerships and help identify new donors and fundraising partners.
Help coordinate and run presentations, awareness events, and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator.
Assist in growing and managing relationships that support our fundraising goals.
Support the creation and delivery of educational sessions to raise awareness of our services and programs.
Help recruit and support our amazing Program Volunteers!
Keep records of stakeholder interactions and event outcomes to help us measure our impact and refine our approach.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Proven experience in community engagement and/or partnership building
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Confident in public speaking and delivering presentations
Results-driven, with a passion for expanding the organisation's reach and community impact
Organised, proactive, and collaborative
Available to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings for events
Required Compliance Documentation
National Police Clearance
Working with Vulnerable People check (NDIS endorsed)
Valid Driver’s licence
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season!
Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay!
Option to purchase additional leave
17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
Ongoing professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
How to apply?
Ready to make a difference? Click Apply and let’s chat about what life at EverAbility could look like for you.
Applications close at 4:00 PM on Monday, 8 May 2026. Please note: interviews may begin before the closing date and the advertisement may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Imogen Johnston, Community Engagement Coordinator at imogen.johnston@guidedogstas.com.au
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Engagement Officer - Guide Dogs and VisAbility Tasmania (South) position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Hobart offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
