Community Projects Coordinator

Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre; Evans Head; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre in Evans Head, NSW, is seeking a Community Projects Coordinator to develop and coordinate volunteer programs and community spaces, strengthen partnerships, and support community development activities.

You will recruit, induct, train and supervise volunteers, ensure compliance, manage budgets and reporting, and contribute to safe, inclusive community services across MRNC sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating community projects or volunteer programs.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver licence and ability to travel across MRNC sites and community locations.
• Experience recruiting, supervising and developing volunteers or staff in community services.
• Knowledge of community development and place-based service responses.
• Experience developing, implementing and coordinating projects including planning, documentation and reporting.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate MRNC volunteer programs across MRNC.
• Manage contractual and referral arrangements with external services and organisations.
• Plan, implement and evaluate volunteer programs with safeguarding and MRNC policies.
• Identify external funding opportunities to grow projects and initiatives.
• Build external, business and community relationships to support MRNC outcomes.
• Coordinate volunteer training, orientation and supervision activities.
• Manage project and volunteer budgets, records and reporting.
• Ensure MRNC spaces are safe, accessible and inclusive.
• Participate in marketing, community engagement and partnership meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and organisational planning.

Skills

Volunteer management

Community development

Project coordination

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Education

Community services qualification

Job description

Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre – Evans Head NSW

About Us

Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre (MRNC) is a community-focused organisation delivering a range of programs and services across the Richmond Valley. We are committed to strengthening individuals, families and communities through practical support, connection and opportunities to participate.

About the role

The Community Projects Coordinator develops, coordinates and supports MRNC community projects, volunteer programs, community spaces and community development activities. The role supports volunteer recruitment, induction, training, supervision, retention, compliance and recognition, while strengthening local partnerships and community participation. The position contributes to sustainable community development, safe volunteer engagement, service growth, quality improvement and positive outcomes for community members.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate MRNC volunteer programs, incorporating recruitment, induction, supervision, training, growth and retention strategies across MRNC.
• Manage contractual and referral arrangements with external services and organisations, including Work Development Orders, Mutual Obligations, work experience and Community Service Orders where applicable.
• Plan, implement and evaluate volunteer programs in line with volunteer standards, MRNC policies, safeguarding requirements and organisational priorities.
• Identify and seek external funding opportunities to grow, sustain and improve community development projects and volunteer initiatives.
• Build and maintain external, business, community and service relationships that support MRNC projects and community outcomes.
• Coordinate volunteer training opportunities, orientation, professional development, supervision, feedback and recognition activities.
• Manage community project and volunteer program budgets, records, data, documentation and reporting in accordance with MRNC requirements.
• Manage MRNC community spaces and ensure use is safe, accessible, inclusive and aligned with MRNC policy.
• Participate in marketing, promotional events, community engagement activities and partnership meetings to support service awareness and business growth.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, policy implementation and organisational planning relevant to community projects and volunteer engagement.

About you

• Relevant qualification in community services, community development, volunteer management, project coordination or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in a community projects, volunteer coordination, community development or similar role.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check in line with MRNC worker screening requirements or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver licence and ability to travel across MRNC sites and community locations where required.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, retaining and developing volunteers or staff in the delivery of community or client services.
• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge of community development and place-based service responses.
• Experience developing, implementing and coordinating projects, including planning, documentation and reporting.
• Experience building relationships with clients, colleagues, community members, volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in day-to-day operations, responding to changing priorities and stepping in to support other areas of MRNC at short notice when required.