Part-Time Community Development Worker — Family Programs

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Free parking

Public transport access

Referral bonus

Fitness Passport

Corporate discounts

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Uniting Harris Community Centre in Ultimo is seeking a Community Development Worker on a fixed-term, part-time contract (3 days per week) to plan and deliver family programs, connect families with local services and foster community links.

The role requires at least one year of experience with families and diverse communities, plus strong communication and coordination skills. This hands-on, centre-based position offers parking and transport access with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with families and diverse communities.
• Person-centred approach, with a passion for helping people build confidence, connection and capacity.
• Experience delivering community programs, family activities or community development initiatives.
• Confidence planning and coordinating engaging events and parent/child activities.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and juggle priorities.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to connect with a wide range of people and community partners.
• Interest in sharing community stories and promoting programs through social media and other channels.
• Good administration, data collection and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.

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

Family programs delivery

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Data collection

Communication

Social services knowledge

Education

Diploma of Social Science

Tools

Carelink+

Job description

Uniting Harris Community Centre in Ultimo is seeking a Community Development Worker on a fixed-term, part-time contract (3 days per week) to plan and deliver family programs, connect families with local services and foster community links.

The role requires at least one year of experience with families and diverse communities, plus strong communication and coordination skills. This hands-on, centre-based position offers parking and transport access with a supportive team.