Member and Community Engagement Coordinator

Company description:

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

Job description:

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. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. 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.

Your Role

As a Member and Community Engagement Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind building strong relationships with members, volunteers, and community partners. You'll support local initiatives, empower grassroots teams, and bring people together through events, programs, and advocacy. Every day is different - from engaging with community leaders and volunteers to rolling out exciting state-wide initiatives that create real impact. Based in our Maitland hub, with travel to Newcastle, Hunter and surrounds, this job offers the chance to meet and engage with different audiences regularly.

Your Responsibility

• Connect with members, volunteers and the community to grow participation and engagement.
• Support grassroots leaders and local teams to deliver positive outcomes.
• Coordinate community events and campaigns that shine a light on social justice issues.
• Experience in recruiting and onboarding volunteers and community members.
• Help implement membership and volunteer initiatives across the region.
• Champion the values of compassion, inclusion and advocacy.

You Will Need

• Developing and implementing engagement strategies in community or membership based organisations.
• Coordinating community programs or volunteer initiatives across diverse groups.
• Building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Analysing data and reporting on engagement outcomes with a solid Administration ability.
• Communicating confidently across different channels and settings.
• Managing competing priorities with a collaborative and solutions focused approach.

Apply Now

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

We offer:

• Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

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.