Coordinator - Communities for Children

yourtown; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Wellness programs

Confidential counselling sessions

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

A community service organization based in Deception Bay is seeking a Coordinator for their Communities for Children program. This full-time role involves overseeing program delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading community development activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in child and family initiatives. Competitive benefits and a focus on employee wellbeing are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading child and family initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships.
• Strong ability to coordinate and lead stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Communities for Children program.
• Manage contracts and community consultations.
• Lead delivery of community development activities.

Skills

Community development skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic relationship building

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in community development, social work, or similar

Job description

yourtown Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Based at Deception Bay and working as part of the Family Support Services (SE Qld) leadership team, the Coordinator - Communities for Children role oversees our Communities for Children (CfC) program, including supporting and leading the team to ensure we deliver on our role as Facilitating Partner. The Communities for Children initiative is a federally funded, whole of community response aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years in the Deception Bay community.

• Managing the contract and driving community consultation
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify strategies and codesign service models
• Lead the team in the delivery of community development activities and project work that builds capacity and drives the development of an integrated and skilled local service system
• Develop and monitor Community Partner contracts and event specific service agreements
• Monitor and assess the performance and effectiveness of services provided by Community Partners and other CfC funded stakeholders
• Actively participate in and contribute to strategic planning, tender processes and support of the CfC Deception Bay Committee and the CfC Deception Bay Child and Family Alliance
• Program administration, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement
• Cultivate positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain regular consultative and collaborative processes with CfC Priority Groups
• Attend and facilitate community information sessions, local reference groups and other forums and network activities

This is a maximum term position funded until 30 June 2026. Subject to continued funding, the position may lead to a permanent position.

What we are looking for

You will understand that relationships are key and will be skilled in bringing key stakeholders on board and developing high level strategic relationships. Ideally you will bring a strong understanding of the local community (or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire) and will enjoy integrating with the broader leadership group to provide an integrated service delivery.

• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• degree level qualifications in community development, social work, human services, or similar and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading child and family initiatives
• demonstrated skills in community development and ability to build effective, collaborative and supportive partnerships
• ability to enter into a codesign process with key stakeholders
• knowledge and understanding of child and family programs and the diverse range of issues impacting on children, families and communities
• strong understanding of culturally appropriate ways of working
• experience in coordinating programs including administration, managing budgets and monitoring contracts
• strong ability to coordinate, lead and influence a range of external stakeholders and partners to meet communities\' needs
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present and analyse data and reports

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Individual and Family Services, Health and Human Services, and Non-profit Organizations

Benefits

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.

Role closes: 12 September 2025

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

We warmly welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and integral to enriching our diverse community.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

Role expiry: This information does not indicate a current job closing date beyond the stated role close of 12 September 2025.

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