• Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027, commencing ASAP
• Based at our Kanwal Hub at the Kanwal Community Centre
• Part-time, 16 hours per week
• $45.05 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Our Organisation / Who We Are

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not‑for‑profit, independent and non‑religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, community-minded Community & Partnerships Coordinator to strengthen community partnerships, support coordinated local service responses, and increase engagement and connection through the Kanwal Hub.

Working across Communities for Children and Community Hubs, this role will focus on building purposeful partnerships, coordinating activity with local services and supporting more connected, responsive outcomes for children and families.

You will act as a central point of coordination across internal teams and community partners, helping to align activity, identify opportunities for collaboration and strengthen how services work together locally.

Key duties

• Proactively build and strengthen partnerships that can be brought into and activated through the Kanwal Hub.
• Support coordinated planning and delivery of partnership activity across Communities for Children.
• Ensure partnership work is intentional, aligned and contributes to community outcomes.
• Act as a central point of coordination across internal teams and community partners, supporting a more connected and responsive local system for families.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen service connections, referral pathways and collaborative responses to emerging community needs.
• Coordinate multiple pieces of work, manage timelines, and work across stakeholders to deliver partnership initiatives and smaller scale activities.
• Support Communities for Children through the current reform period by strengthening partnerships and improving how services connect and work together locally.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:   

• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.  
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years   
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth .

Skills and Experience

You will bring a practical, collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across community, service and internal stakeholders. You will also have:

• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement or community coordination.
• Relevant qualifications in community services, social sciences, community development, project coordination or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities and follow through on agreed actions.
• Ability to facilitate conversations, coordinate stakeholder input and support collaborative responses to community needs.
• Confidence using digital systems to record information, monitor activity, support reporting and communicate with stakeholders.
• A current driver's licence.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested?

Apply online today! To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the duties and required skills and experience.

Have any questions? Call Mandy on 0422 292 990 for a friendly confidential chat today.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of a Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

*Internally this is called a Community Development Worker

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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