Neighbourhood House Coordinator

Djerriwarrh Employment And Education Services; Melton; On-site; AUD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Djerriwarrh Employment And Education Services in Melton seeks a Neighbourhood House Coordinator to lead neighbourhood house activities, plan programs, manage volunteers and ensure service delivery aligns with the organisation’s goals. This position is based in Melton and contributes to community learning and development initiatives.

You will work with partner organisations, uphold child safety policies and drive community development through collaborative, community-focused actions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for Neighbourhood House and direct policy alignment with service agreements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and program development for the Neighbourhood House.
• Coordinate volunteers and ensure safe, accountable activities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and local stakeholders to identify community needs.

Skills

Volunteer management

Program development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community development

Job description

Djerriwarrh Employment And Education Services – Melton VIC

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.

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.