ABOUT US

Born out of the role and value of sport and the influence the North Melbourne Kangaroos plays in connecting people across different ages, genders and cultures; The Huddle was established in 2010 as the community arm of the Club in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation.

It was established to engage, support and empower young people to build on their strengths, increase their ability to participate in society and contribute to more socially inclusive communities. The Huddle works with some of the most iconic sporting clubs in the world to help young people learn, grow and belong. Through the design of its innovative programs, The Huddle leverages the power of sport to strengthen social inclusion, education and careers for young people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key objective of the Coordinator, Community Engagement (Fixed Expiry Contract ending 15 December 2027) is to strengthen connection, wellbeing and participation for Somali‑Australian young people, particularly young women, through culturally safe programs, community engagement and support pathways.

Reporting to the Head of Community Development, this role is responsible for:

• Building trusted relationships with Somali‑Australian young people, families, leaders and community partners
• Designing and delivering culturally safe programs for Somali young women
• Facilitating activities that build confidence, connection, leadership and wellbeing
• Strengthening referral pathways and linking participants to education, employment and support services
• Collaborating with schools, service providers and community organisations
• Managing program planning, coordination, timelines and delivery outcomes
• Collecting and reporting participation data and program impact
• Providing cultural insights to inform program design and community engagement approaches

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a Somali‑Australian community connector who can build trust, deliver engaging programs and drive meaningful outcomes for young people and families.

This is a designated role where lived experience and strong connections to the Somali-Australian community are highly regarded due to the nature of the work.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:

• Proven experience delivering programs for young Somali women
• Relevant volunteer or community-based experience will also be considered
• Ability to build trust with young people, families, elders, and community stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to create safe, inclusive group environments
• Experience in community engagement, youth work, education or social services
• Ability to design and improve programs using community feedback and data
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections, and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Ability to substitute certain public holidays for an alternate day of paid leave
• Salary packaging options
• Additional leave options
• Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program
• A dedicated resource focused on staff mental health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Additional discounts and offers with partners

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.

It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.