$45.64 per hour + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
- Permanent Part Time Contract - 22.8hrs = 3 days per week - real work/life balance
- Location: Goulburn NSW 2580
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all.
Your Opportunity
The
Integrated Carer Support Service
(ICSS) working with the Carer Gateway, links carers with supports and services to help them manage daily challenges, address stress, maintain wellbeing, and plan for the future. With a focus on early intervention, prevention, and skill-building, the service helps carers stay well and supported.
As the Community Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting clients, local organisations, and agencies to build stronger, more connected communities. This is an on-site position based in Goulburn, with outreach across the region. You'll connect with the local area both in person and online, providing education, advocacy, and support while expanding entry points to our services. Your work will involve community engagement, coordination of events and activities, and fostering collaborative relationships that strengthen outcomes for carers and their families.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Build strong connections with the local community, delivering education, advocacy, and awareness activities.
- Facilitate support groups, workshops, and community events to enhance carer wellbeing and knowledge.
- Provide advice, information, and referrals to clients, supporting them to build decision-making and self-advocacy skills.
- Represent Mission Australia at community meetings, expos, and networking events to promote the program and highlight carer needs.
- Coordinate and risk assess outreach activities and events across the region, ensuring safe and effective delivery.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, organisations, and service providers to strengthen community networks.
- Collect and maintain accurate client, community, and program data in line with Mission Australia's policies and funding requirements.
Requirements for Success
- Relevant qualifications in community services or similar, or equivalent industry experience (2+ years preferred).
- Strong community connections and proven ability to engage with diverse groups, including young people, carers, and families.
- Experience in organising and coordinating community events, activities, and outreach programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to different audiences and contexts.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems, with strong attention to detail in reporting and record-keeping.
- Willingness to travel across the region (including possible overnight stays) and deliver services across a wide geographical area.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Must have full driver licence with no restrictions.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
- Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
- Free external, confidential counselling
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.