Woolloomooloo | Full-Time Permanent

If you're motivated by bringing people together, creating opportunities for those who need them most, and building stronger, more connected communities, this could be the role you've been looking for.

We're on the hunt for a Community Development Coordinator who can turn ideas into action, build meaningful partnerships, and create programs that genuinely change lives.

Key Benefits:

• SCHADS Level 4 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:

You'll be connecting with people, building partnerships, facilitating conversations, and designing programs that empower individuals and strengthen local communities.

Using trauma-informed, strengths-based and harm minimisation approaches, you'll help create welcoming spaces where people feel connected, supported and heard.

Working alongside internal teams, community groups, government partners and local stakeholders, you'll help drive initiatives that foster belonging, inclusion and advocacy.

The role will work with young people and vulnerable people living in social and community housing, supporting opportunities for connection, participation and community engagement

About You:

You believe communities are strongest when everyone has an opportunity to participate.

You bring experience, empathy and initiative, and you're comfortable building trust with people from all walks of life.

You'll also have:

• A Degree, or Diploma with at least 3 years' experience in Community Services, Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology or a related field

• Experience working alongside individuals experiencing disadvantage, marginalisation or vulnerability

• Proven community engagement, consultation and co-design experience

• A current Working With Children Check

You'll stand out if you're:

• A relationship-builder
• Community-minded and action-oriented
• Passionate about social justice and inclusion
• Skilled at turning ideas into meaningful programs
• Energised by creating positive change

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

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 – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.