Community Development Worker (Part-Time Fixed Term)

Uniting NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Referral bonus

Free parking

Public transport access

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT in Ultimo is seeking a Part-Time Community Development Worker to run family programs and connect families with local services. This fixed-term 12-month contract offers a hands-on role at the Harris Community Centre, Ultimo, with 3 days per week and hourly pay plus salary packaging.

The role focuses on strengthening the local community, coordinating events, and working with schools, health services and volunteers to reduce isolation and build networks.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with families and diverse communities.
• A person-centred approach, with a passion for helping people build confidence, connection and capacity.
• Experience delivering community programs, family activities or community development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging community programs, playgroups, events and parent/child activities.
• Welcome families and connect them with relevant services, information and community resources.
• Build strong relationships with schools, health services, community organisations and local service providers.
• Support and coordinate volunteers and students involved in centre programs and activities.
• Maintain accurate client records, data, reporting, compliance and safety requirements.
• Help grow the profile of the Centre and Uniting through community engagement, social media postings and collaboration with communications teams.
• Support community planning and outreach, identifying opportunities that respond to local needs.
• Represent the centre at community events, forums and local activities.

Skills

one year experience

person-centred approach

community programs

communication

relationship-building

Education

Diploma of Social Science

Job description

Community Development Worker (Part-Time Fixed Term)

• 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm
• $40.49 per hour (SCHADS Level 3.1) + Super + salary packaging up to $18,550 (Pay less tax)
• Based in Ultimo, NSW | Free parking and accessible by public transport

Applications close: 11:55pm, Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Make a meaningful difference for children, families and your local community

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Community Development Worker to join the Harris Community Centre in Ultimo on a fixed-term, part-time contract (3 days per week) for 12 months to provide leave coverage.

This is a hand-on, centre-based role where you’ll plan and deliver family programs, connect families with local services and create opportunities for children, parents and carers to build relationships and participate in their community.

You’ll become a familiar and trusted presence for families, children, volunteers, students and community partners.

About the Role

As a Community Development Worker, you’ll help strengthen the local community by developing programs, activities and events that bring families together, build confidence and connection, and reduce social isolation.

Working closely with the Centre Coordinator, families, community organisations, volunteers and students, you’ll create meaningful opportunities for people to connect, participate and feel supported.

Key responsibilities include

• Develop and deliver engaging community programs, playgroups, events and parent/child activities.
• Welcome families and connect them with relevant services, information and community resources.
• Build strong relationships with schools, health services, community organisations and local service providers.
• Support and coordinate volunteers and students involved in centre programs and activities.
• Maintain accurate client records, data, reporting, compliance and safety requirements.
• Help grow the profile of the Centre and Uniting through community engagement, social media postings and collaboration with communications teams.
• Support community planning and outreach, identifying opportunities that respond to local needs.
• Represent the centre at community events, forums and local activities.

For more information, please read the Community Development Worker Position Description

What You’ll Bring

• At least one year experience working with families and diverse communities.
• A person-centred approach, with a passion for helping people build confidence, connection and capacity.
• Experience delivering community programs, family activities or community development initiatives.
• Confidence planning and coordinating engaging events and parent/child activities.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and juggle priorities.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to connect with a wide range of people and community partners.
• An interest in sharing community stories and promoting programs through social media and other channels.
• Good administration, data collection and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A Diploma of Social Science or an equivalent relevant qualifications
• Currentpaid NSW WWCC
• Current First Aid Certificate

Even Better

• Ability to speak a second language
• Experience documenting client experiences in client record management systems such as Carelink+.
• Previous event design and management experience within local communities.
• Previous experience working in early learning or early childhood environments.

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (pro-rata)(visithttps://accesspay.com.au/for more information).
• Referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Free parking available
• The centre is accessible by public transport
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships to support you...