About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

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• Permanent Full-time position with option for weekend work *penalty rates will apply* 
• Clear paths to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k 

Your Role 

As the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll design and deliver creative and meaningful programs and activities that reflect the goals,needs and preferences of our residents. This hands-on, people-focused role is grounded in connection, inclusion and empowerment. You’ll coordinate and lead a variety of creative programs, encourage participation, and help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved.

Your Responsibility

• Coordinate and facilitate a range of engaging , person-centred activities in line with residents goals, needs and preferences.  
• Provide leadership and work collaboratively with the Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to ensure programs are well-designed and engaging, and aligned with participant needs.
• Use strong calendar management to ensure activities are timely, well-organised and responsive to client goals.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with community organisations to enrich program offerings.
• Promote high levels of client involvement through consultation, feedback, and co-design.
• Foster a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for residents, visitors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality of services.
• Ensure activities planned and delivered in line with risk management, safety, and compliance requirements.

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in community development, social work or a related field.
• A understanding of the issues affecting people experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health challenges or substance use.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities with ease.
• Computer savvy with strong admin skills.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to transport residents for outings and activities.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator - Waterloo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.