• Permanent Fulltime Position
• Monday to Friday split across the Hunter Hub’s 2 sites (Wallsend and Windale)
• Make a real difference by leading community-led, place-based initiatives that strengthen connection, empower local voices, and create lasting positive change for individuals, families and communities.

We’re looking for a passionate and purpose-driven leader who believes in the power of community-led change. You’ll bring strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to inspire others, with a genuine commitment to creating places where people feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive.

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 the Role:

As the Community Development Pathways Lead, your role will be leading the Community Development implementation of the Community Services and Housing Strategy across the HopeStreet Hub, focused on driving community-led change and transformation. You will play a crucial part in nurturing the growth and development of place-based, community led approaches, providing strategic team leadership to bring about impactful and sustainable change through place-based collaboration and co-design.

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 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
• A current and valid Working with Children Check

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

Ready to turn compassion into action? Join us as a Community Development Pathways Leader and drive place-based change that strengthens communities and transforms 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.