• Perm part time term position with view to extend
• Offering 3 days per week based in Penrith Mount Druitt, covering sites in Western Sydney including St Marys and Mt Druitt
• Make a real difference by leading community programs that empower and support diverse groups

Key Benefits:

• SCHADS Level 4 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling services

About the Role:

The Community Development Coordinator is part of the wider Community Services Team, focusing on creating and implementing community strengthening programs, utilising trauma-informed, strengths-based, and harm minimisation approaches to design initiatives. The Coordinator collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and implement community-based programs and promote opportunities to be a part of advocacy.

Our team works together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong and lives are transformed. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.

About You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree minimum qualification, or a Diploma and at least three year’s experience in Community Services, Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing marginalisation and vulnerability
• Demonstrated experience facilitating community engagement, consultation and codesign
• A current and valid Working with Children Check

Essential Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding of and commitment to social justice and community development
• Ability to work from trauma-informed, strengths-based and harm minimisation framework
• Ability to develop and manage effective programs, including design, delivery and ongoing review

Ready to turn compassion into action? Join our team as a Community Development Coordinator and help transform lives!

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.