Community Development Manager: Lead Impactful Partnerships

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave (including special days)

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a Community Development Manager to lead initiatives that strengthen and connect communities in Kingswood, NSW. You will engage residents, partners and internal teams to deliver impactful programs and build strategic partnerships that drive positive social outcomes.

You will coach a high‑performing team, manage budgets, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes while aligning with our values and mission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading community development, social impact or community engagement programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse communities.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience analysing community needs and implementing initiatives that drive positive social outcomes.
• Financial and budget management experience, including monitoring resources and evaluating program performance.
• National police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, with a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community development programs and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with residents, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Support and strengthen tenant engagement, participation and community capacity‑building activities.
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team.
• Identify community needs and opportunities to improve social and community outcomes.
• Manage program budgets, resources and funding opportunities to maximise community impact.
• Monitor, analyse and report on program performance, outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated, customer‑focused services and positive resident outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Community development

Social impact

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Development

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking a Community Development Manager to lead initiatives that strengthen and connect communities in Kingswood, NSW. You will engage residents, partners and internal teams to deliver impactful programs and build strategic partnerships that drive positive social outcomes.

You will coach a high‑performing team, manage budgets, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes while aligning with our values and mission.