Community Impact & Outreach Coordinator

stvincentd; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free benefits up to $15,900

Career progression opportunities

Learning & Development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) in Mittagong, NSW, seeks a Community Development Coordinator for a flexible casual role to strengthen community connections and shape place-based, person-led practice. You will work with local teams, leaders, and partners to build trust and support community-led solutions.

The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with homelessness, housing and health services, and trauma-informed approaches within a supportive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in community development, social work, or community services.
• Practical experience delivering programs, events, or educational activities in community settings.
• Confidence working with individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health challenges, substance use, or long-term unemployment.
• A strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, with sound de-escalation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Computer literacy and the ability to manage reporting and digital tools effectively.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver, and facilitate community outreach programs and activities that foster social inclusion and build individual and community capacity.
• Work closely with internal teams—including homelessness, housing, and health services—to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments.
• Strengthen local partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders to extend support networks and increase engagement.
• Assess individual needs during outreach and provide appropriate information, resources, and referrals.
• Implement strategies that promote participation and inclusivity among People We Assist (PWA).
• Set up, pack down, and manage logistics for pop-up community outreach activities.
• Maintain clear records, feedback mechanisms, and data to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Uphold workplace health and safety practices to ensure safe environments for all participants, members, volunteers, and staff.

Skills

Community development

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Trauma-informed approach

De-escalation skills

Digital reporting tools

Driver Licence

Education

Tertiary qualifications in community development / social work

Tools

MS Office / Reporting tools

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) in Mittagong, NSW, seeks a Community Development Coordinator for a flexible casual role to strengthen community connections and shape place-based, person-led practice. You will work with local teams, leaders, and partners to build trust and support community-led solutions.

The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with homelessness, housing and health services, and trauma-informed approaches within a supportive, inclusive team environment.