Activities Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society. 

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• SCHCADS Level 4 |  $44 to $48 per hour + super  
• Permanent Part-Time | 22.4 hours per week (flexible days/hours)
• Generous not-for-profit tax benefits to boost your take-home pay
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees!

Your Role

This role is based at the Adele House Alcohol and Other Drug Facility in Coffs Harbour, and is part of a small team coordinating training and lifeskills support for the residents. These roles work alongside the clinical staff but primarily look after training and wellbeing activities, as part of an integrated model of care, in which lifeskills and job-readiness are acknowledged as important outcomes of an individual’s recovery journey.

As Activities Coordinator, you will design and deliver therapeutic, skills-based group programs in horticulture and grounds management. Your work will play a vital role in our integrated care model, promoting job readiness and personal growth in a welcoming, inclusive environment for both residents and staff.

Your Responsibility

• Develop and deliver training programs in organic gardening, ground management, hydroponics and other horticulture projects at Adele House.

• Facilitate horticulture skills training and supervise residents’ ongoing practice.

• Coordinate external training with Registered Training Organisations, consultants, experts and volunteers.

• Create opportunities for training, events and social connection among residents.

• Expand training programs through partnerships and pilot initiatives involving resident feedback.

• Support residents’ transition to further training or volunteering post-residence.

• Document and develop training materials and curricula.

• Manage logistics, events, data collection and program evaluation.

• Follow up with ex-residents on skills development and employment outcomes.

You Will Need

• Practical experience in gardening, landscaping or forestry or similar field

• Ability to lead and support group activities with sensitivity to clients from vulnerable backgrounds

• Current NSW driver licence

• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach

Apply Now

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

Any queries please contact Careers@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.