Positions Vacant

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH SUPPORT OFFICER (CE OS)

Permanent Part-Time – 0.8 PTE (30.4 hrs/week)
Applications close COB 30 January 2026

New England Community College  is seeking a passionate and community-focused Community Engagement Outreach Support Officer (CE OS) to help strengthen learning pathways for disadvantaged adults across the New England region.

The CE OS will represent GALA at community events, build respectful relationships with local groups and services, promote Adult and Community Education (ACE) and Foundation Skills programs, and support culturally safe and inclusive engagement practices. The role involves regular regional travel, and applicants must have access to a reliable vehicle.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners who face barriers to education.

👉 Essential requirements include:
• Experience in community engagement/outreach
• Strong communication and cultural competence
• Digital literacy and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently
• WWCC, driver’s licence, and reliable vehicle

How to Apply:
Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to:
📧 Kelso Looker, Executive Officer – kelso@gala.org.au




Accounts & Communications Officer

Permanent Part-Time (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week)
New England Community College (NECC) | Based Guyra, with support across campuses

New England Community College (NECC) is seeking a motivated, organised and community-minded Accounts & Communications Officer to support our finance, marketing, communications and general administration.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing accounts tasks with creative communications and practical office support in a busy community education environment.

About the role

The Accounts & Communications Officer provides essential support across NECC’s operations, helping ensure smooth and compliant financial processes, effective promotion of programs and events, and professional administrative support for students, staff and the broader community.

A key component of the role includes a dedicated half-day each Monday afternoon supporting the Guyra Gazette with production, administration and content coordination.

Key responsibilities

Accounts administration

  • Accounts payable and receivable (invoicing, receipting, follow-up of outstanding accounts)

  • Bank reconciliations (weekly/monthly) using Reckon

  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records

  • Assist with reporting, budget tracking and grant acquittal support

Communications & marketing

  • Manage social media and promote programs, events and community activities

  • Create digital content (posts, graphics, stories, short videos)

  • Maintain and update website content

  • Coordinate publicity with local media and community networks

  • Design and produce the Semester Course Guide Booklet, flyers and promotional materials

General administration

  • Respond to enquiries (phone/email/in-person) and support enrolments

  • Assist with scheduling, room bookings and student data entry

  • Prepare correspondence, documents and reports

  • Support trainers with paperwork and course administration

  • Filing, archiving and document control

Guyra Gazette (½ day weekly)

  • Assist with layout support, administration and proofreading

  • Liaise with advertisers and contributors

  • Support invoicing, data entry and communications

  • Ensure deadlines are met

Essential selection criteria

  • Experience in accounts administration (including invoicing and reconciliations)

  • Proficiency in Reckon or similar accounting software

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience managing social media and digital communications

  • Strong admin and organisational skills with high attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

  • Current driver licence and access to own vehicle

  • Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

  • Experience in community organisations and/or an RTO environment

  • Website content management experience

  • Experience with newsletters or publications

  • Design skills using Canva, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator (or similar)

Employment details

  • Permanent part-time: 0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week

  • Award: Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award

  • Probation: 3 months

  • Some travel between campuses may be required; occasional after-hours or weekend work during peak periods

How to apply

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via email.

📅 Applications close: COB 30 January 2026
📧 Email: kelso@gala.org.au