Part-Time Community Development Worker: Family Programs

Uniting NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Referral bonus

Free parking

Public transport access

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT in Ultimo is seeking a Part-Time Community Development Worker to run family programs and connect families with local services. This fixed-term 12-month contract offers a hands-on role at the Harris Community Centre, Ultimo, with 3 days per week and hourly pay plus salary packaging.

The role focuses on strengthening the local community, coordinating events, and working with schools, health services and volunteers to reduce isolation and build networks.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with families and diverse communities.
• A person-centred approach, with a passion for helping people build confidence, connection and capacity.
• Experience delivering community programs, family activities or community development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging community programs, playgroups, events and parent/child activities.
• Welcome families and connect them with relevant services, information and community resources.
• Build strong relationships with schools, health services, community organisations and local service providers.
• Support and coordinate volunteers and students involved in centre programs and activities.
• Maintain accurate client records, data, reporting, compliance and safety requirements.
• Help grow the profile of the Centre and Uniting through community engagement, social media postings and collaboration with communications teams.
• Support community planning and outreach, identifying opportunities that respond to local needs.
• Represent the centre at community events, forums and local activities.

Skills

one year experience

person-centred approach

community programs

communication

relationship-building

Education

Diploma of Social Science

Job description

Uniting NSW & ACT in Ultimo is seeking a Part-Time Community Development Worker to run family programs and connect families with local services. This fixed-term 12-month contract offers a hands-on role at the Harris Community Centre, Ultimo, with 3 days per week and hourly pay plus salary packaging.

The role focuses on strengthening the local community, coordinating events, and working with schools, health services and volunteers to reduce isolation and build networks.