Neighbourhood House Coordinator

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria Inc.; Melton; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

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Job summary

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services in Melton is seeking a suitably qualified Neighbourhood House Coordinator to lead strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day operations of our Neighbourhood House activities, including special projects.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in community development and at least two years’ experience in the community sector, with a focus on volunteer management and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Community development or similar discipline plus a minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in the community sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, program development, volunteer management and day-to-day operations of Neighbourhood House activities, including special projects.
• Ensure Neighbourhood House direction and policies comply with the service agreement.

Skills

Community development

Volunteer management

Program development

Partnership building

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community development

Job description

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services

• Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation
• Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff
• Attractive Salary Packaging available
• Part-time position
• Based in Melton

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (Djerriwarrh) is a highly regarded not-for-profit charitable organisation which has been delivering high quality education, training, employment and youth programs in the western suburbs of Melbourne since 1989.

Djerriwarrh’s purpose is ‘to support people and communities to learn, connect and grow’. Djerriwarrh has an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

Program:

The Neighbourhood House liaises closely with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Network West, other Neighbourhood House providers, Learn Locals, and community organisations in Melton, along with DFFH, DET, Centrelink, local government, community members, employers/businesses, schools and local community networks to identify community development needs.

Role:

We are seeking a suitably qualified Neighbourhood House Coordinator to take responsibility for the strategic planning, program development, volunteer management and day-to-day operations of the Neighbourhood House activities including special projects*. The Neighbourhood House Coordinator is responsible for Neighbourhood House direction and policies and complying with the service agreement.

*Special projects include the current Homework Club and the Good Shepherd No Interest Loan scheme (NILs) program.

Skills/Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in Community development or similar discipline plus a minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in the community sector.

Thank you for your interest in the above position.

If, after reading the job description you have any questions, please call reception on 8746 1000 and ask to speak to Roma Pedersen, Senior Manager Education & Pathways.

Djerriwarrh is a Child Safe Organisation committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and supportive environments. Successful applicants will be required to comply with Djerriwarrh's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and mandatory screening requirements.

Djerriwarrh actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender and sexually diverse people and people with a disability.

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services

Applications close: 10:00 PM GMT, 15th Nov 2026