Identified Activities Coordinator

About Us

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

A for-purpose charity dedicated to supporting individuals and communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. Currently, roughly 1 in 4 people we assist identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We know that a diverse workforce is better placed to meet the needs of our diverse community, which is why we need more deadly staff like you.

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• SCHADS Level 4 | $44–$48 per hour + super
• Permanent Part-Time | 22.8 hours per week (flexible days and hours)
• Career development pathways and ongoing learning opportunities
• Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role

Your Role

Based at the Ozanam Learning Centre in historic Woolloomooloo, this role is part of our Community Development Team. The primary focus of the position is to develop and facilitate culturally engaging activities for First Nations community members, both at the centre and through community outreach. Activities may include Indigenous art and craft, storytelling, cultural pride events, and other community-led initiatives. You will also collaborate with other team members to identify community priorities and co-create opportunities that support learning, confidence and connection.

We are looking for someone with a strong connection to and understanding of their own culture, who is confident and culturally sensitive when working with First Nations communities. The right person will be able to facilitate group activities using creative approaches such as art, storytelling and sport, and will bring a genuine passion for community engagement. Experience delivering cultural programs or activities with First Nations communities will be highly regarded.

Your Responsibility

• Organising activities and events that engage the local first nations community in a culturally safe and respectful way and encourage cultural expression and pride.
• Organising activities and events that encourage the local first nations community to engage more with the broader program at the Ozanam Learning Centre and wider Society.
• Support activities and events that can contribute to increased social connection and reconciliation in local areas.
• Build and maintain necessary internal and external relationships that underpin activities, workshops or programs.
• Consult with communities and co-design pilot initiatives that create benefits for whole of community
• Promoting and extending the program offer of the Ozanam learning Centre into target communities and with partner organisations.
• Managing necessary logistics and project management, including data collection and evaluating impact.
• ​​​​​​​This is a dynamic role that will require a high degree of flexibility and agility, strong time management organisational skills

Identified Role

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and

• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and

• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

You Will Need

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services and / or educational program or other relevant area.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development and asset-based community development.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services and / or educational program or other relevant area.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development and asset-based community development.
• Demonstrated experience working with those who experience social exclusion due to homelessness, the impact of trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues and / or unemployment.

Apply Now

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

 Any queries please email careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• First Nations Staff Network:  Annual First Nations Staff Conference bringing together our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff from across the state to connect and embrace culture.

• Sorry Business leave: Paid time off to attend to Sorry Business.

• Paid NAIDOC leave: Paid leave to take part in NAIDOC activities in your local community.

• Salary Packaging: As a NFP, we offer salary sacrifice options of up to $15,900 for everyday expenses like mortgage or car repayments, rent, and bills.

• Paid Parental Leave: Take up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave to cherish those early family moments.

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.