Schools, Youth & Member Engagement Officer

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. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. 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. 

Your Role

As the Schools, Youth and Member Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of connecting young people, schools, members and volunteers to the Society’s mission. Working across the West Region, you’ll bring statewide strategies to life locally; creating inclusive, engaging opportunities for young people (up to 35 years old) to participate, learn and lead. You’ll collaborate closely with regional leaders, youth representatives and colleagues across the state to strengthen youth engagement, support member programs and contribute to social justice and advocacy initiatives. This is a hands-on, relationship driven role where your work will have visible impact in communities. Please note this role requires travel to regional and remote parts of Western NSW as and when required by the Society. 

Your Responsibility

• Deliver projects and initiatives that strengthen youth and school engagement, aligned to statewide strategy.
• Build strong relationships with members, volunteers, schools and local communities to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
• Support social justice and advocacy initiatives for schools and youth across the region.
• Assist with the delivery of member programs including Twinning, ERF, CAMS and others.
• Coordinate forums, events and learning opportunities to share ideas and best practice.
• Support attraction, engagement and compliance activities for members, volunteers and youth.
• Use data and insights to report on engagement initiatives and outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and well-governed working environment.
• Support the Regional Director and Regional Operations team as required.

You Will Need

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.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 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.