Purpose

NNC is committed to social justice and belonging. The Community Connections Coordinator (CCC) is the central member of a team of staff and volunteers who provide direct support to community members accessing the centre through our Drop-In hub.

The CCC will ensure that visitors who attend the Drop-In Hub at NNC are welcomed and linked to the most appropriate service response to meet their needs. They will also coordinate the Community Hub specialists and skilled volunteers to assist with providing reception, triage and appropriate information and referral.

The CCC will create opportunity for community capacity building through coordination of groups and activities to meet identified community needs and aspirations.

About the Opportunity

• Above award conditions (NNC provide a 35 hour full-time working week) and pay, salary sacrifice packaging, additional leave, and flexitime.
• Classified at SCHADS Level 5.
• The opportunity to work with an organisation that has a great reputation, a friendly working environment and in a vibrant local community in the heart of the Inner West of Sydney.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• Commitment to the values of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.
• Experience working with and supervising volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and vulnerable individuals and communities whilst demonstrating an understanding of cultural safety issues. • Demonstrated experience coordinating community-based services, events, or projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and an ability to manage situations calmly and professionally.
• A demonstrated understanding of community development.
• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and building and maintaining partnerships.
• Minimum tertiary qualifications Diploma of Community Services, Community Development or similar field or equivalent experience.

Interested in Applying for this Role

We seek a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from people of all different backgrounds including LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Please note a National Police Check, Working With Children check and proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations are required of all staff of NNC.

Download the detailed Position Description. Provide a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and your CV. Click on "Apply Now".

For specific enquiries please contact Karen Denine on 0492 824 518 or by email at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Connections Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.