Australian Programs Coordinator

About Mary MacKillop Today

Guided by the Gospel Mary MacKillop Today stands with the poor and marginalised so they can realise their potential and participate fully in their community. Inspired by the legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop Australias first Saint a woman of courage and faith we continue the work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart transforming lives through access to education and practical life skills.

About the Role

Were looking for an organised relationship-minded Australian Programs Coordinator to join our small values-driven team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE 3 days per week).

Youll support the smooth day-to-day running of MMTs Australian Programs administering our First Nations Scholarships and Community Grants programs maintaining strong relationships with our partners and helping keep our program data reporting and monitoring and evaluation on track. Youll report to the Australian Programs Senior Manager and work alongside a warm vibrant and committed team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the detail accurate records met deadlines well-run processes but whos equally motivated by the bigger picture: genuine respectful partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering the First Nations Scholarships and Community Grants programs
• Supporting strategic partner relationships
• Coordinating project management and administration
• Managing program data and reporting
• Supporting monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL)

About You

• A commitment to working within MMTs Mission and Values.
• A tertiary qualification in Community Development Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Studies Social Work or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a program coordination or administration role within the community development or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people cultures and issues.
• Demonstrated experience with administration data and tracking systems including CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
• Solid financial acumen including budget monitoring and grant or payment administration.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and style across correspondence reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• High computer proficiency including Excel and CRM/database systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically if required.
• Willingness to comply with MMTs Safeguarding Policy including a criminal record check or equivalent statutory declaration.

The Details

This is a permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE 3 days per week) based in North Sydney with hybrid working arrangements available. Youll report to the Australian Programs Senior Manager.

Salary: $42000 $45000 pro-rata (0.6 FTE) plus Superannuation based on the full-time equivalent range of $70000 $75000 plus salary packaging options.

How to Apply

Please email your application to including:

• a cover letter responding to the selection criteria and
• your CV.

Applications close Friday 31 July 2026

The successful applicant must be willing to undergo a criminal record check or obtain a statutory declaration of local legal equivalent where criminal records checks are unavailable or unreliable. Where possible and as required by Mary MacKillop Today the applicant must also be willing to undergo a Working with Children check. This position requires the applicant to have the right to work in Australia.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mary MacKillop Today is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people and to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.