Community Impact Coordinator

St George Community Housing; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Salary packaging up to AUD 15,900

Novated leasing

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

St George Community Housing in Sydney is seeking a Community Impact Coordinator to deliver initiatives that strengthen local connections and foster belonging among customers and communities. You will coordinate placemaking, customer engagement activities and participation programs under the guidance of the Senior Community Impact and Partnership Manager.

The role requires travel to SGCH office locations and portfolios; you will partner with diverse stakeholders and communities to ensure

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in community development, placemaking, community services, social science, events, project coordination or related discipline.
• Experience planning and delivering community engagement, placemaking or events.
• Ability to engage with customers from diverse backgrounds and coordinate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement, placemaking and customer participation activities across SGCH communities.
• Support community consultations, workshops, events and customer voice activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, community organisations and local services.
• Assist onboarding of new developments and communities through placemaking initiatives.
• Maintain activity plans, stakeholder records and reporting.
• Collect customer feedback to support ESG outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Monitor activities, budgets and ensure safe, effective delivery.

Skills

Community development

Placemaking

Community services

Social science

Events

Project coordination

Education

Qualification in community development/planning

Events coordination background

Job description

St George Community Housing – Sydney CBD NSW

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs.This is why our purpose,‘to create belonging’drives our commitment tobuild a team wherediversity, inclusion andconnectionare at theheartof what we do.

As a leadingnot-for-profitcommunity housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, wecontinue toinvestin our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by ourvalues–We Care, We Create, We Connect –we’vebuilt an inclusiveworkplaceby caring for one another,creatingand sharingnew ideas, and connecting authenticallyevery day,whereeveryonehas the opportunity togrow and thrive.

We are committed tofostering an inclusive environment andbuilding a team that reflects the diversity of the communities weconnect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences.If this role excites you butyou’renot sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.Your passion and potential matter.

Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities whereeveryone feelsa sense of belonging andareempowered to thrive.

What we offer

• Competitivepackage–35-hour work weekwith competitive and above Award pay
• NFP salary packaging–Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
• High-growth environment–Realopportunities to grow your careerwithafocus oninternal promotions,inhouse learning and developmentandstudyassistancesupport
• Health and wellbeingbenefits-Corporate discounts with Flarefor everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program,access to a free 24/7Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave–12 weeks paid parental leaveand3 daysbonusannualleave
• Agile and innovative work practices–Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern,well-locatedoffices close to public transport

About the roleand about you

We're looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Community Impact Coordinator to help deliver initiatives that bring people together, strengthen local connections and create positive outcomes for customers and communities. If you enjoy working with people, coordinating community activities and turning ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you.Reporting to the Senior Community Impact and Partnership Manager, you will support SGCH's community impact agenda by coordinating placemaking initiatives, customer engagement activities, community events and participation programs that foster wellbeing, social inclusion and belonging.

To succeed in this role, you will be a community connector,organised and proactive

This is a permanent role, requires travel to all SGCH office locations and portfolios asrequired.

Duties

Coordinating community engagement, placemaking and customer participation activities across SGCH communities.

Supporting community consultations, workshops, events and customer voice activities.

Building strong relationships with customers, community organisations, local services and stakeholders.

Assisting with the onboarding of new developments and communities through placemaking and community activation initiatives.

Maintaining activity plans, stakeholder records, reporting and administrative documentation.

Collecting customer feedback and community insights to support continuous improvement and ESG outcomes.

Monitoring activities, budgets and outcomes while supporting safe and effective program delivery.

• Relevant qualification in community development, placemaking, community services, social science, events, project coordination or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a customer facing role.

Demonstrated experience planning and delivering community engagement, place based activities, events or small projects within established plans, procedures, timeframes and budgets.

Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work respectfully with customers from diverse backgrounds and coordinate competing priorities.

Commitment to inclusive, culturally safe and customer-centred practice, with sound administrative, reporting and digital skills.

Holds a current Full NSW Driver Licence.