Part-Time Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator

North West Community Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award- Level 4

Salary packaging options

Family friendly/flexible work options

Ongoing training and development

Access to free EAP

Free parking and close to transport

Additional leave days over Christmas

Job summary

North West Community Services (NWCS) invites applications for the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator role in Sydney's NW region. The role focuses on community development, volunteer coordination, and delivering inclusive group activities to strengthen social cohesion and belonging.

It supports health, wellbeing and capacity-building initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will build partnerships, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate emergency relief

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social work/social science/community services or relevant human services degree.
• Minimum two years experience working with vulnerable people, community and business.
• Experience managing a volunteer program.
• Experience developing group-based community activities.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and computer skills.
• Risk and Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements, Child and Young Persons Care and Protection Act, National Standards for Disability.
• Driver's Licence and fully insured motor vehicle.
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate a strong volunteer network, recruiting, screening, induction, training, supervision and support.
• Lead delivery of emergency relief activities, including food hampers and donated goods management, liaising with donors.
• Facilitate information and referrals for community members.
• Support delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives, community events, training programs and capacity-building activities.
• Foster inclusive, connected and thriving communities through engagement strategies.

Skills

Volunteer program management

Group activities development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer skills

Risk & Compliance

Driving licence

First Aid

Police/Working with Children Checks

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work/social science/community services or relevant human services degree

Job description

North West Community Services (NWCS) invites applications for the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator role in Sydney's NW region. The role focuses on community development, volunteer coordination, and delivering inclusive group activities to strengthen social cohesion and belonging.

It supports health, wellbeing and capacity-building initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will build partnerships, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate emergency relief