Community Development 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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• Flexible Casual Role: Work-life balance with adaptable scheduling (occational weekend work) 
• Competitive Salary: SCHADS Award LV3 + tax-free salary packaging benefits.
• Supportive Culture: Join a compassionate and collaborative team that values your contributions.
• Diverse & Rewarding Role: Combine creativity, collaboration, and purpose in a role that supports real community impact. 

Your Role

As a Community Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering grassroots initiatives that create meaningful social impact. This casual role offers variety, flexibility, and purpose as you connect with people who face disadvantage and social exclusion. 

Your Responsibility

• Coordinate, deliver, and facilitate community outreach programs and activities that foster social inclusion and build individual and community capacity.

• Work closely with internal teams—including homelessness, housing, and health services—to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments.

• Strengthen local partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders to extend support networks and increase engagement.

• Assess individual needs during outreach and provide appropriate information, resources, and referrals.

• Implement strategies that promote participation and inclusivity among People We Assist (PWA).

• Set up, pack down, and manage logistics for pop-up community outreach activities.

• Maintain clear records, feedback mechanisms, and data to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.

• Uphold workplace health and safety practices to ensure safe environments for all participants, members, volunteers, and staff.

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in community development, social work, or community services.

• Practical experience delivering programs, events, or educational activities in community settings.

• Confidence working with individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health challenges, substance use, or long-term unemployment.

• A strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, with sound de-escalation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage competing priorities.

• Computer literacy and the ability to manage reporting and digital tools effectively.

• Physical ability to assist with outreach activity setup (e.g. tables, chairs, supplies).

• Current NSW Driver Licence and valid Working with Children Check.

Apply Now

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

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.

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.