Coordinator

**Job description**
**Coordinator - Warriapendi Child and Parent Centre**:

- Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 09/08/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of community, family, aged care, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

This position leads the day-to-day running of the Centre through providing leadership and guidance to our team of employees, volunteers and students.

All programs and services are free and carefully designed to meet the interests of families and to encourage children’s healthy development. The Warriapendi CPC is a place where parents can
- bring they’re children aged between 0 to 4 years to read a book together, play and make friends
- participate in early learning and pre-kindy playgroups, workshops, information sessions, community events and other activities
- learn about what children need to grow up healthy and happy
- find out about activities and services for families and children in the area
- prepare for a great transition to Kindy

**About you**

You’ll be a confident and positive leader with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary service with a range of stakeholders and communities. With an understanding of child development, group facilitation and trauma informed practice you’ll have a commitment to building the attitudes, expertise and skills of parents, children, communities and the team. Your key experience will include:

- Relevant bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- In depth experience in a similar leadership role
- Knowledge of child development and experience in group facilitation
- Experience in developing and maintain relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organsiation
- Experience in working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Ability to coach, mentor and build staff capability in contemporary and innovative practice
- Leadership expertise and ability to use initiative, be proactive and solution focused
- Strong administration skills including MS Office and online platforms
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Access to 5 weeks Annual and 3 weeks Personal Leave
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Access to EAP for you and your family
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._