Coordinator Community Development

Randwick City Council; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Sustainability allowance

Job summary

Randwick City Council is seeking a Coordinator Community Development to lead a skilled team in delivering community wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. You will drive social strategies, coordinate activities and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders to enhance services and participation.

The role requires relevant qualifications in social work/health promotion and demonstrated capacity building, with proven leadership and project management

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or Health Promotion.
• Experience in community development and capacity building.
• Experience leading a team and managing workplans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and implement community development collaborations and programs.
• Inform and implement social strategies and plans addressing community needs.
• Establish effective stakeholder engagement and partnerships.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Social Work / Social Sciences / Community Development / Health Promotion

Job description

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on 11 September 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: From $135,901 - $156,286 per annum + 12% superannuation + leaseback vehicle/sustainability allowance

Diverse, collaborative and dynamic environment

Make a genuine difference to our staff and community

Vibrant and innovative Eastern Suburbs Council

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Community Development Team is seeking a Coordinator Community Development.

Purpose:

The Coordinator Community Development leads a team that helps communities build capacity and social capital so they have access to the information, services and social networks to withstand vulnerability and better thrive. Informed by Council's informing strategies and social plans, the team provides information, referral and sector capacity building that meets the identified need and aspirations of community. The Coordinator develops strong stakeholder relationships to identify partnership opportunities and collaborative practice that facilitate activities to promote community participation.

About the role:

Lead the team to design and implement community development collaborations and programs intended to increase levels of community wellbeing and inclusion

Lead the team to inform and implement social strategies and plans that respond to current and future community need

Implement effective stakeholder and community engagement processes, networks, and partnerships that advance community development initiatives in Randwick City

About you:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or Health Promotion

Relevant experience in community development and capacity building

Experience leading a team, with the demonstrated ability to oversee workplans and all aspects of project management

Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholder groups

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Trina Soulos, Manager Community Development on 0429 119 ***.

Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check.

Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.