Community Development 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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• Part time: 22.8 hours per week, some flexibility on days
• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $44.58 - $47.97 (depending on experience)  
• Location: Greater Sydney Region | Woolloomooloo, Redfern, Bankstown, Campbelltown and surrounding communities
• Career development pathways and ongoing learning opportunities

Your Role

An exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening communities across Greater Sydney region. As a Community Development Coordinator you will work closely with local residents, community organisations, government and internal teams to design and deliver initiatives that respond to community priorities. This includes facilitating events, programs and projects that bring people together, strengthen social networks and build community capacity. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement and community facilitation.

Your Responsibility

• Implement community initiatives using asset-based community development approaches that support broader service outcomes

• Build strong relationships with local residents, organisations and stakeholders to identify community needs and opportunities

• Facilitate activities, events and projects that promote social inclusion and strengthen community connections

• Identify and develop new partnerships while strengthening existing collaborations

• Promote activities delivered through the Ozanam Learning Centre and develop strategies that increase community participation and referrals

• Coordinate evaluation, feedback and data collection processes to measure participation and support continuous improvement

• Contribute to broader community development activities across the organisation when required

• Maintain safe work practices and contribute to risk management and compliance requirements

You Will Need

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services, education programs or a related field

• Strong understanding of community development principles, including asset-based approaches

• Experience supporting people experiencing social exclusion, including homelessness, trauma, mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug issues or unemployment

• Experience coordinating programs, events or activities within community settings

• Project and event management skills, including budget coordination and working with volunteers

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Confident computer skills and ability to manage data and reporting

• Current driver licence and access to a vehicle

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.nsw@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 – 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.