Accommodation Coordinator - Foyer Central

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking an Accommodation Coordinator based in Sydney's Chippendale for a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week).

You will lead a team of Youth Development Coaches, support tenancy, and collaborate with housing providers to deliver education and services for young people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience including staff supervision and coaching for independent living.
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement to build productive housing provider relationships.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by young people leaving care.
• Experience with trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches and Advantaged Thinking.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, rostering, case documentation and tenancy management.
• Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Community Services or related field.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and WWCC and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Youth Development Coaches providing supervision and professional development.
• Support young people to engage in the program, manage tenancy and develop life skills for independence.
• Liaise with housing providers on tenancy matters, arrears reporting and education.
• Provide crisis and incident response and participate in on-call rosters.
• Engage with community and housing partners to expand opportunities for young people.
• Oversee required documentation, audits and rostering for YDCs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences/Community Services

Tools

WWCC

National Police Check

Job description

About the role

This is a permanent fulltime (35 hours / week) opportunity based in Chippendale.

As the Accommodation Coordinator, you will play a vital leadership role, mentoring and supervising a team of Youth Development Coaches (YDCs) while ensuring young people are supported to maintain their tenancy and actively engage in the program. You will work closely with housing providers, including St George Community Housing, to address tenancy issues, arrears management, and tenancy education. You will also be a key community connector, building strong relationships with local housing providers, community services, and specialist support programs.

About Foyer

Foyer Central is an innovative, evidence-based program supporting young people aged 18-22 with a lived experience of out-of-home care. Located in the heart of Sydney, Foyer Central provides 53 studio apartments and a safe, supportive environment where young people can build their independence through education, employment, and personal development.

About you in the role

• Lead & Mentor a Team: Provide supervision, coaching, and professional development to a team of Youth Development Coaches who directly support young people.


• Support Young People’s Independence: Assist young people to engage in the program, manage their tenancy, and develop life skills for independent living.


• Housing & Tenancy Support: Liaise with St George Community Housing on tenancy matters, arrears reports, and room checks, while ensuring a proactive approach to tenancy education.


• Crisis & Incident Response: Support young people in critical incidents and participate in the on-call roster every 4-6 weeks.


• Community Engagement & Networking: Build partnerships with housing providers, real estate agents, community organisations, and specialist services to enhance opportunities for young people.


• Administration & Compliance: Oversee documentation, participate in audits (case file reviews), and manage rostering for YDCs.

About You

We are looking for a strong leader and relationship builder who is committed to empowering young people. You will bring:

• At least two years of leadership experience, including staff supervision and coaching young people towards independent living.


• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with housing providers, community organisations, and support services.


• A deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people leaving care.


• Experience working within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, with a commitment to Advantaged Thinking (or a willingness to learn).


• Excellent organisational and communication skills, including experience with rostering, case documentation, and tenancy management.


• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Community Services, or a related field.


• Current NSW Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and National Police Check.

Closing date

11:55pm, Sunday 13th September 2026

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.