Community Strengthening Coordinator - Southern Cluster

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options – average 2 days W

Flexible Work Options

Yearly annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking a Community Strengthening Coordinator to lead a team, oversee operations and strengthen community connections across Kingston's community hubs. This on-site role focuses on delivering high-quality hub operations, program delivery and strategic community engagement.

You will manage staff, volunteers and partnerships, plan events and services, and contribute to building resilient, inclusive and connected communities across Patterson Lakes, Chelsea and surrounding

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supporting teams in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and the neighbourhood house sector.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience overseeing facilities, operational service delivery and budgets.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Relevant qualifications and/or significant experience in community services, community development or local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality community hub operations and facility management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, community groups and local partners.
• Plan and deliver community programs, events, volunteering initiatives and support services.
• Foster community participation, connection and engagement across diverse groups.
• Create welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces where community members feel valued and supported.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of community facilities and ensure excellent customer service.
• Develop partnerships that enhance community outcomes and strengthen local networks.
• Provide hands-on leadership, guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
• Identify and create opportunities that respond to community needs and make a positive local impact.
• Contribute to building vibrant, connected and resilient communities.

Skills

Team leadership

Community development

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Community services / development or local government

Job description

Community Strengthening Coordinator - Southern Cluster

Job Task Analysis - Coordinator Community Support

We're seeking an experienced and community-minded person to lead a team, oversee operations and strengthen community connections across vibrant community hubs.

Full-time, on-site role based at Patterson Lakes and Chelsea Community Centres

• Temporary parental leave cover position until December 2028
• $100,968 - 110,162 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)

About the team

The Community Hubs team provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces that enable individuals to connect, learn, and participate in community life.

About this opportunity

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality community hub operations and facility management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, community groups and local partners.
• Plan and deliver community programs, events, volunteering initiatives and support services.
• Foster community participation, connection and engagement across a diverse range of groups.
• Create welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces where community members feel valued and supported.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of community facilities and ensure excellent customer service.
• Develop partnerships that enhance community outcomes and strengthen local networks.
• Provide hands‑on leadership, guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
• Identify and create opportunities that respond to community needs and make a positive local impact.
• Contribute to building vibrant, connected and resilient communities.

What you’ll deliver

Provide leadership, support and supervision to staff and volunteers.

Lead day-to-day operations and facility management, including venue hire, facility bookings and customer service delivery.

• Deliver programs, events, volunteering initiatives and community services.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community groups, stakeholders and local organisations.
• Create welcoming and inclusive spaces that encourage community participation and connection.
• Monitor budgets, support continuous improvement and contribute to strategic outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen services and respond to community needs.

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience leading and supporting teams in a customer-focused environment.
• A strong understanding of community development principles and the neighbourhood house sector.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience overseeing facilities, operational service delivery and budgets.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Relevant qualifications and/or significant experience in community services, community development or local government.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact, please contact Kirsten Palfrey Team Leader Community Hubs at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.