Member and Community Engagement Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

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• Permanent Full-time Role: Monday to Friday 
• SCHADS Award LV4: hourly rates ranging from $41-$48 per hour.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment with both in-office and remote days.
• Based in Armidale: will involve some travel to support across the New England & North West Region
• Supportive Culture: Join a compassionate and collaborative team that values your contributions.

Your Role

We’re seeking a Member and Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen and support local Conferences across the New England and North West region. In this people-focused role, you’ll work alongside volunteers and community leaders to provide onboarding, technical guidance and in-person support. You’ll also help drive volunteer engagement, deliver training, and contribute to fundraising and community initiatives across the region. This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a calm and collaborative nature, and a genuine passion for community engagement.

Your Responsibility

• Support the onboarding and training of members and volunteers

• Deliver technical advice and in-person support to Conferences

• Conduct regular site visits across the region

• Coordinate and participate in fundraising and community events

• Drive volunteer recruitment initiatives including use of social media

• Maintain records and report on engagement activity using relevant systems

• Contribute to a safe and positive working environment

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the region and broader organisation

You Will Need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills

• Confident using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and other admin systems

• Ability to manage competing priorities with patience and professionalism

• Experience in volunteer/community engagement or recruitment

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have any queries about the role sarah.wilson@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.