• We are seeking a Schools Community Hubs Coordinator

About You: 

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and children across Fairfield LGA and Canterbury Bankstown by supporting local community hubs in primary schools to deliver place-based programs for refugee and migrant parents and carers. You will have exceptional skills in working with families with children, communities and demonstrate an understanding of their unique circumstances. You are familiar with the needs of the Fairfield and Canterbury Bankstown local areas and are passionate about making an impact. You are empathic, a good communicator and can connect and engage with a variety of stakeholders, and families from different cultural backgrounds. 

About the National Community Hubs Program:

The National Community Hubs Program model is a proven place-based and people-centred way of building connections and social and economic capital within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Hubs are embedded in primary schools and help bridge the gap between families and the wider community. They connect families with each other, with their school, and with local services and support.

Purpose of the Role 

The Schools Community Hubs Coordinator will provide support functions across community hubs in the Fairfield, Canterbury and Bankstown areas; working closely with Community Hub Leaders and School Principals to ensure the community hubs are reaching their potential. This role will require regular local travel in Southwest Sydney and periodic interstate travel.

• POSITION TITLE: Schools Community Hubs Coordinator
• DEPARTMENT: Community Programs
• OPERATIONAL BASE: Karitane Carramar – Fairfield Child and Family Hub, 138-150 The Horsley Drive, Carramar
• AWARD: Health Service Manager Level 1 (equivalent SCHADS Level 5)
• STATUS: Part-time, 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) until 30 June 2026
• VACCINATION CATEGORY: Category A
• RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Programs Manager 
• KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: (Each criteria is to be addressed in your cover letter)
  

Essential

• Qualifications and demonstrated experience in social or health services, education or community services or equivalent. 
• Understanding of community-based service systems and ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations, including education.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate for the leadership and coordination of services to support the best outcomes for families.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting families and their children including the local needs of migrants in their communities, those who are humanitarian arrivals and those from a non-English speaking background.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (including providing reports, data management); interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder team to facilitate access to services for children, families and the local community.
• Capacity to work autonomously, be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.

Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS Policies, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Criminal History, Working With Childrens Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants

VACCINATIONS

Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.

Enquiries and applications via email should be addressed to:

Anna-Marie Kaanan

Integrated Care Manager

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Schools Community Hubs Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Mobile: 0476128928

A comprehensive position description is attached.