Community Programs Coordinator

SAN REMO NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC.

          (TRADING AS THE EPICENTRE)

JOB TITLE  Community Programs Coordinator

JOB TYPE   Permanent Part-time; 28 hours per week; Tuesday to Friday

LOCATION  28 Brava Avenue, San Remo 2262

AWARD       Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Grade 4, Pay Point 1

REPORTS TO    Community-Based Management Committee and Services Manager

HOW TO APPLY Applicants to submit a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining their experience and ability to meet the requirements of the role as detailed under ‘Qualifications’ and ‘Skills’. Applicants to submit a resume of no more than 4 pages. Applications to be emailed to theepicentre@sanremo.org.au

Applications close Sunday, 31 March 2024 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a range of existing programs and conceptualises, consults, develops and coordinates new early intervention programs for families
• Coordinates the delivery of programs and events, drives participation, and reports on program outcomes 
• Organises and resources programs, supports and services under the Targeted Early Intervention model
• Identifies and responds to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged people and other clients, including food security needs
• Manages relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and clients to ensure effective program and service delivery
• Leads community consultation and stakeholder engagement, and identifies opportunities for community development and capacity building 
• Works collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues and leverages individual and combined skills mix to deliver programs
• Develops, leads and supports volunteers in their roles    
• Maintains bookings, set-up and pack-down of programs
• Collects and inputs data and evaluates program efficacy
• Produces program reports and creates other written material including flyers
• Complies with all regulatory, statutory, legal, funding and service requirements
• Aligns operations with workplace health and safety (WHS) best practice
• Other tasks as directed

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent professional experience 
• Full Class C (NSW) driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Office of the Children’s Guardian NSW

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Competency with regard to program leadership, program planning and implementation, program evaluation, and reporting
• Ability to engage with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and works well in an environment of inclusiveness
• Strong communication skills; in writing, in person, by phone and online
• Flexibility in approach to work within a busy community services environment 
• Responsiveness and an ability to listen to clients with a warm and open approach
• High level of technology literacy including the ability to use Word, Outlook, web based programs and portals, data collection tools and other software
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks and to work collaboratively 
• Capacity to work autonomously and with sound decision-making skills
• Organised and able to meet deadlines