Community Coordinator

Mingara; Gosford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Free aquatics membership

Free coffee

Discount on food

Scholarship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mingara Recreation Club seeks a community grants administrator to build strong relationships with member clubs and manage grants and reporting with a strong emphasis on compliance and governance.

You will coordinate events, support allied sporting clubs, and help ensure administrative processes meet legislative requirements while contributing to local community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration skills including advanced computer skills and report writing.
• Previous experience administering grant applications would be highly desirable.
• Experience building relationships with community groups or charities.
• Flexibility regarding work hours; this role isn’t strictly 9–5.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of key community events and projects
• Facilitation of Board and Government Reporting
• Administration of Mingara's Club's Club GRANT's program in accordance with legislative requirements
• Providing support to Sub and Affiliated Sporting Clubs to ensure their administration is maintained, and compliant with legislative requirements
• Supporting our wider club operations by jumping in and getting your hands dirty when required

Skills

Relationship building

Administration

Report writing

Computer skills

Job description

We have a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about building relationships with others and who can truly connect with our vision of making a significant contribution to the local community.

Why Life’s Great when you work with us!

As part of our team, you’ll have opportunities for professional development and a scholarship program that will keep you learning; a free gym and aquatics membership to help keep you well; free coffee and a discount on food will keep you fuelled and happy; as well as a great team culture to keep you motivated and inspired.

Who are we

We are a values-based organisation who builds strong connections with our team, members, and community. We offer a diverse range of facilities including restaurants, cafes, bars, gaming, TAB, Keno, promotions, and events. You’d also be part of a larger group of registered clubs in NSW, which allows you to contribute to other local communities across NSW and allows for great career development opportunities.

More about the role

This role is diverse and fulfilling. You’ll be responsible for administering our Club Grants program but also building strong and productive relationships with our sub and affiliative clubs. Other responsibilities include:

• Coordination of key community events and projects
• Facilitation of Board and Government Reporting
• Administration of Mingara's Club's Club GRANT's program in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Providing support to our Sub and Affiliated Sporting Clubs to ensure their administration is maintained, and compliant with legislative requirements.
• Supporting our wider club operations by jumping in and getting your hands dirty when required.

What success looks like

Our successful candidate will have:

• Passionate about our local community.
• You have had experience playing a key role in one of our local community groups or charities.
• The ability to build great relationships and the confidence to network with others
• Excellent administration skills including advanced computer skills and report writing. Previous experience administering grant applications would be highly desirable
• The ability to roll up your sleeves up and contribute towards the operational success of the organisation
• Due to the nature of our operations this is not always a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm role, so some flexibility is essential.

This opportunity brings together the best of working in a desirable coastal location for a progressive, leadership-focused organisation, where the local community is at the heart of what we do.

At Mingara Recreation Club we provide a great, safe, community for our team. We value Workplace Gender Equality and equal opportunities for all.