• Permanent Fulltime Position

• Monday to Friday split across 2 sites (Woolloomooloo & Darlinghurst as required)

About the Role:

Are you passionate about building strong, empowered communities? As the Community Development Pathways Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role and lead the Community Development team in shaping and delivering HopeStreet’s community-led initiatives, working with local residents, organisations, and stakeholders to create lasting impact.

This is more than a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to guide place-based programs, co-design initiatives with women and local communities, and foster partnerships that drive meaningful, sustainable change. You’ll empower women and community members to lead, engage, and thrive, while supporting your team to deliver high-quality, values-driven programs that make a real difference.

About You:

You’re a community leader who thrives on building relationships, empowering others, and driving positive change. You bring experience in community development or social impact programs, understand trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, and enjoy working alongside diverse communities and stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or post grad qualifications in Community Development, Social work or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a Community Services environment and Community Development
• Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing marginalisation and vulnerability
• Hold valid NSW Drivers Licence

Essential Competencies

• Ability in creating, developing and implementing program plans within the Best Practice Frameworks of the Community Service Sector.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work

Key Benefits:

• SCHADS Level 6 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 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. 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.