Community Development Co-Ordinator

Once in career opportunity to help lead this exciting new initiative! As Community Development Coordinator youll design and deliver programs events and engagement initiatives that foster a connected thriving community while building strong relationships with residents and support services.

As the friendly face of our housing services youll build relationships that create trust stability and connection be part of a supportive values led team and do compassionate work that makes a real difference to residents lives.

Youll be a great fit if you:

• have qualifications in Social Work Community Development Human Services or a related field.
• bring experience in social services housing support or community engagement roles.
• have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and are a natural connector and confident communicator.
• value meaningful work thats about people not property and enjoy being part of a supportive values-led team making a difference locally in the community.

For more information see the linked posted description below.

Ready to make an impact

Submit your application outlining why youre the right fit for this role.

Applications close on 7 January 2026. Well review applications as theyre received and the role may close early so early submission is encouraged.

Dont meet every requirement YWCA Australia is committed to a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role resonates with you even if your experience isnt a perfect match we encourage you to apply.

YWCA Australia

For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing community programs and purpose is making young womens leadership and womens housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about us here.

Why The Y

At YWCA Australia our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.

Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team 95% see our values lived through leadership and 93% would recommend working here.

Questions

If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Libby van der Waal via .

Please note our offices are closed from 25 December 2025 re-opening 5 January 2026.

If you need support to fully participate in the recruitment process please contact us at any time.

Preferred candidates will hold or be willing to obtain a valid National Police Check state-based Working with Children Permit a current drivers licence and complete a medical declaration.