Breakfast Club Coordinator

• Permanent Part Time 22.8 hour per week
• $45.64 to $49.10 per hour plus Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Locations: Grafton NSW 2460 Lismore NSW 2480 or Tweed Heads NSW 2485
• 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

Are you passionate about supporting children and communities through practical wellbeing initiatives

Were seeking a dynamic Program Coordinator to lead the expansion and delivery of our School Breakfast Club Program in regional NSW.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the rollout of breakfast clubs in multiple new schools and supporting existing programs across NSW collaborating with primary and high school wellbeing or student support teams to implement and sustain the program.

Excellent communication skills will be essential to this role as the Program Coordinator will liaise with school communities internal teams NSW Health and Department of Education maintain strong communication with philanthropic funders and donor teams and bring together student support teams across regions to share ideas and best practices.

The Program Coordinator will also collect and manage reporting data from schools using MS Forms and Excel as well as preparing funder reports and ensure timely communication of program outcomes and manage term-based invoicing.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children across NSW. Youll be part of a passionate team working to ensure every child has access to a nutritious start to their day.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide consultation information and assistance on referral options for school communities and their young people & families in relation to appropriate programs services resources and information available to support families in their local community.
• Identify opportunities to sustain food program funding and respond to emerging needs of communities where activities are operating leveraging both internal and external networks to build capacity with service partners in the sector to improve outcomes for children and their families.
• Participate in community activities and events to increase awareness of the benefits of the program
• Engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at both a local and regional level including education and health through coordination of diverse place-based food program initiatives collaborative service delivery co-design guidance and information provision to strengthen and promote the program.
• Coordinate and oversee the financial & reporting administrative requirements of initiative providers across the state including relevant Government Departments.
• Collect maintain and share clear accessible and up-to-date information on Mission Australia computer systems and relevant programs documentation.

Requirements for Success:

• Tertiary qualification in Community Development Community Services or similar relevant qualification in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs events and activities within a community setting.
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with others ensuring key stakeholders are involved sharing information and ensuring people are kept informed of progress changes and issues
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds including young people who are culturally and linguistically diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and LGBTIQIA
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including strong administrative skills and proficient use of technology (database mobile devices).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across diverse regions.
• Current Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across Northen and midcoastal NSW.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

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

• 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
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

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

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

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

Applications close at midnight on Friday 31st October. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you