Social Inclusion Coordinator

Programmed; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facility Management company in Canberra is seeking a Social Inclusion Coordinator to develop and promote programs supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. The role involves building partnerships and engaging with communities to create meaningful employment pathways. The ideal candidate is passionate about social inclusion, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to driving initiatives that create positive social impacts.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fully maintained Company Vehicle

Flexible working hours

Volunteer leave on full pay

Health insurance discounts

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement or social programs.
• Strong understanding of social inclusion and diversity principles.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion social inclusion initiatives across the contract.
• Grow relationships with community groups and partners.
• Deliver job readiness training for young workers.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Passion for social change

Job description

Key Benefits

Competitive pay: Attractive salary with annual performance and remuneration review program.

Vehicle: Enjoy a fully maintained Company Vehicle.

Flexible hours: Flexible start/finish times & hybrid working to support your personal needs, whether it’s for school drop-offs, family time, or simply making your day run a little smoother.

Volunteer leave on full pay: Take two paid days each year to give back to causes you care about and make a difference in your community.

Exclusive perks & discounts: Enjoy savings with popular brands like Hello Fresh, New Balance, JB, Apple & more.

Your well-being, our priority: Health insurance discounts, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well‑being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs.

Investment in you: We're passionate about personal and professional growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Inclusion Coordinator to join our Programmed Facility Management team on a permanent, full-time basis.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work collaboratively with our customers, communities, and a range of Government and non‑Government agencies to design and deliver meaningful educational and employment pathways for individuals from diverse and challenging backgrounds.

You’ll also partner with the business to create, develop, and promote social inclusion programs that build on Programmed’s inclusive culture – fostering diversity, equity, and belonging across our workforce. By strengthening partnerships and championing initiatives, you’ll play a key role in making a positive social impact and helping individuals connect to long‑term opportunities in training and employment.

Reporting to the Compliance & Engagement Manager, you’ll bring passion, creativity, and strong relationship‑building skills to support our people, customers, and communities in achieving shared goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on creating change and driving initiatives that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion social inclusion initiatives and programs across the contract
• Maintain and grow relationships with community groups, educational institutions, and social inclusion partners
• Collaborate with subcontractors to create apprenticeship, traineeship, and employment opportunities
• Deliver job readiness training for young workers interested in trade careers
• Support the Service Delivery and Contract teams by coordinating engagement with vulnerable tenants and community groups
• Maintain an annual calendar of social inclusion events and initiatives
• Coordinate and deliver quarterly programs such as Trade for a Day, Community Trade Workshops and Education Trade Workshops
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly client reporting, including: Tracking and reporting against key social inclusion metrics and KPIs, and Documenting outcomes and engagement across all social inclusion programs

About You

You are an enthusiastic and community‑minded professional, passionate about creating equitable opportunities and supporting individuals to reach their potential. You excel at building relationships, coordinating programs, and driving engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. Your proactive and collaborative approach ensures you deliver outcomes that make a lasting impact.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in community engagement, social programs, or employment pathways (Desirable)
• A strong understanding of social inclusion and diversity principles
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• A genuine passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds and creating positive change
• Ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People check

About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver a comprehensive range of facilities management from small repair work to managing large‑scale facilities and infrastructure networks.

Weencourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today.

Work With Us

Submit your application today and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.