Community Coordinator

Goulburn - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

$45.64 per hour super NFP salary packaging benefits
Permanent Part Time Contract 22.8hrs 3 days per week real work/life balance
Location: Goulburn NSW 2580
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

The Integrated Carer Support Service (ICSS) working with the Carer Gateway links carers with supports and services to help them manage daily challenges address stress maintain wellbeing and plan for the future. With a focus on early intervention prevention and skill-building the service helps carers stay well and supported.

As the Community Coordinator youll play a key role in supporting clients local organisations and agencies to build stronger more connected communities. This is an on-site position based in Goulburn with outreach across the region. Youll connect with the local area both in person and online providing education advocacy and support while expanding entry points to our services. Your work will involve community engagement coordination of events and activities and fostering collaborative relationships that strengthen outcomes for carers and their families.

Your Key Responsibilities

Build strong connections with the local community delivering education advocacy and awareness activities.
Facilitate support groups workshops and community events to enhance carer wellbeing and knowledge.
Provide advice information and referrals to clients supporting them to build decision-making and self-advocacy skills.
Represent Mission Australia at community meetings expos and networking events to promote the program and highlight carer needs.
Coordinate and risk assess outreach activities and events across the region ensuring safe and effective delivery.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders organisations and service providers to strengthen community networks.
Collect and maintain accurate client community and program data in line with Mission Australias policies and funding requirements.

Requirementsfor Success

Relevant qualifications in community services or similar or equivalent industry experience (2 years preferred).
Strong community connections and proven ability to engage with diverse groups including young people carers and families.
Experience in organising and coordinating community events activities and outreach programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills adaptable to different audiences and contexts.
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems with strong attention to detail in reporting and record-keeping.
Willingness to travel across the region (including possible overnight stays) and deliver services across a wide geographical area.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Must have full driver licence with no restrictions.

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity click apply and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.

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$45.64 per hour super NFP salary packaging benefitsPermanent Part Time Contract 22.8hrs 3 days per week real work/life balanceLocation: Goulburn NSW 2580Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in needLife at Mission AustraliaWhen you join the team at Mission Australia you become...

$45.64 per hour super NFP salary packaging benefits
Permanent Part Time Contract 22.8hrs 3 days per week real work/life balance
Location: Goulburn NSW 2580
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need