Regional Community Programs Coordinator

catalyst education; Kingston SE; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

For Purpose Education invites applications for a Community Program Coordinator to support learners across regional and remote communities in South Australia. The 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time role (11.4 hours per week over 1.5–2 days) focuses on building trusted relationships, helping learners feel supported, and connecting them with local services and networks to enable education access close to home.

You will coordinate face-to-face classroom programs, liaise with trainers and community

Qualifications

• Genuine connection to, or understanding of, regional communities and local networks.
• Ability to build trusted, respectful relationships with people from all walks of life.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working independently while staying connected to a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, meaningful relationships with learners, families, and local community partners.
• Lead community engagement that brings people together and encourages participation in learning.
• Support learners throughout their journey, helping them feel connected, confident, and supported to succeed.
• Connect learners with local services and networks that help remove barriers to education.
• Coordinate the local delivery of classroom programs, including venues, resources, and logistics.
• Work with Trainers and internal teams to support positive learner outcomes.
• Coordinate practical placements with local early childhood centres.
• Maintain accurate learner records and program documentation.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship building

Learner support

Job description

For Purpose Education invites applications for a Community Program Coordinator to support learners across regional and remote communities in South Australia. The 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time role (11.4 hours per week over 1.5–2 days) focuses on building trusted relationships, helping learners feel supported, and connecting them with local services and networks to enable education access close to home.

You will coordinate face-to-face classroom programs, liaise with trainers and community