Activities Coordinator

St Vincent de Paul Society; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Tax-free benefits (not-for-profit)

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing resources

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a part-time role supporting mental health and wellbeing programs, including counselling and related activities. You will facilitate group sessions or coordinate with external health professionals, ensuring participants receive comprehensive support.

Applicants should have qualifications or be studying in mental health fields, with strong community sector experience, empathy, trauma-informed approach, and excellent time management.

Qualifications

• Qualifications (or currently studying) in mental health counselling, occupational therapy, rehab counselling, social work or a similar field.
• Strong experience working in the community sector.
• A person-centred and trauma-informed approach.
• Flexibility and agility, strong time management and organisational skills, and a 'can-do' approach.
• Empathy and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group sessions and workshops as required.
• Coordinate with external health professionals and community services to ensure comprehensive support for participants.
• Support a range of mental health and wellbeing programs as needed.

Education

Qualifications (or currently studying) in mental health counselling, occupational therapy, rehab counselling, social work or a similar field

Job description

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Date: 10 Sept 2026

Location:

Woolloomooloo, NSW, AU, 2011

Requisition ID: 2385

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

• SCHCADS Level 4 | hourly rates ranging from $46.70 to $50.24 (dependent on experience)
• Permanent Part-Time :22.8 hrs per week some flexibility on days and hours.
• Generous not-for-profit tax benefits to boost your take-home pay
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees

Your Role

This role involves supporting a range of mental health and wellbeing programs, including counselling, dependency recovery, and other related therapeutic activities. You will be responsible for either facilitating group sessions and workshops, coordinating with external health professionals and community services, or a mix of both depending on your background, to ensure participants receive comprehensive support.

You Will Need

· Qualifications (or currently studying) in mental health counselling, occupational therapy, rehab counselling, social work or a similar field

· Strong experience working in the community sector

· A person-centred and trauma-informed approach

· Flexibility and agility, strong time management and organisational skills, and a 'can-do' approach.

· Empathy and relationship building skills

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.