Community & Partnerships Coordinator

Country Therapy Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Therapy Pty Ltd. in regional Victoria is seeking a friendly, energetic Community & Partnerships Coordinator to grow connections, strengthen local partnerships and spread the word about our services.

You’ll visit schools, GP clinics, and community settings, while supporting creative projects and events. You’ll work closely with our management team, travel across western Victoria, and have opportunities to progress into a Community & Partnerships Manager role as your responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or public outreach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel across western Victoria.
• Proficient with basic computer systems and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Visit stakeholders partnered with Country Therapy and build relationships.
• Grow partnerships by establishing new connections with community partners.
• Join an OT/allied health assistant in the community to understand their work and identify opportunities to share what Country Therapy does.
• Support information sessions, community education programs, networking events and local initiatives.
• Coordinate staff activities, team catch-ups, celebrations and occasional retreats.
• Maintain partnership records and provide weekly updates to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Community engagement

Job description

Country Therapy is a growing mobile allied health practice supporting children, adults and older people across regional Victoria. We're looking for a friendly, energetic and organised Community & Partnerships Coordinator to help us grow our connections, strengthen local partnerships and spread the word about what Country Therapy does. This isn't your typical desk job. One day you might be visiting a school or GP clinic, the next helping create a social media reel, organising a community event or joining our team on the road. You'll work closely with our management team, with plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas to the role.

Job Location: You would be needed to attend our Ballarat office at least 4 days a week

Key responsibilities

Getting out into the community by visiting stakeholders partnered with Country Therapy and build relationships

Growing partnerships by helping establish new connections with our various community partners

Joining an OT or allied health assistant in the community one day each week to understand their work and identify opportunities to share what Country Therapy does

Supporting information sessions, community education programs, networking events and local initiatives

Coordinating staff activities, team catch-ups, celebrations and occasional retreats

Maintaining partnership records, tracking referral opportunities and providing a short weekly update to management

About you

Experience in customer service, hospitality, administration, sales, marketing or community engagement

Great communication skills and the confidence to approach new people

An outgoing, friendly personality and genuine interest in regional communities

Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently

An interest in social media, photography, video content or marketing (not essential)

Confidence using everyday computer systems and maintaining records

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across western Victoria

A National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them

Experience in healthcare, disability services, aged care or education would be helpful, but isn't essential

About us

Country Therapy is a growing mobile allied health practice supporting children, adults and older people across regional Victoria. Our occupational therapists work in homes, schools, aged care facilities and local communities, helping people access therapy closer to where they live.

A varied role with time spent in the office, out meeting people and supporting creative projects

• Regional travel provided with access to transport for approved work-related travel

Support from management and guidance as you develop

Opportunity to progress into a Community & Partnerships Manager role as your experience and responsibilities develop

Work alongside occupational therapists, allied health assistants and support staff who genuinely care about regional communities