Community Development Coordinator

• Permanent fulltime role based in Woolloomooloo
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 75-year history of providing care

About the role:

Our team work together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong and lives are transformed. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support. In collaboration with other local services and residents, HopeStreet Inner City is working towards Woolloomooloo being a thriving, happy and self-sufficient community, where all people feel safe, included, supported, connected, and involved in community.

Work as part of the Community Development Team to develop and implement community strengthening programs, with a particular focus on young people and families. Grow our newly established Youth Centre as we support young people to develop their creativity, build life skills and obtain education.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree, certificate, or experience in Community Services, Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and families experiencing marginalisation and vulnerability
• Demonstrated experience in participatory youth program design and delivery within a youth centre
• Demonstrated experience facilitating community engagement and consultation
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding of and commitment to social justice & Community Development
• Ability to work from trauma-informed, strengths-based and harm minimisation frameworks
• Ability to develop and manage effective programs, including design, delivery and ongoing review
• Ability to come alongside and mentor others, particularly young people, to achieve their goals
• Ability to develop inclusive, safe and engaging spaces and a strong sense of community
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders, including other organisations and the community
• High level of initiative

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.