Coordinator Community Development

Part-time (0.8 EFT)

Mpower Inc. has an exciting opportunity within our Community Services and Development Department for a Coordinator Community Development. Community Development is an emerging and exciting role working alongside our clients, families and participants, partnerships and the community to ensure that our local community has the skills and capacity to be fully inclusive of people with disability and their families. The role is also responsible for the facilitation of crucial networks in partnership with community and stakeholders ensuring better outcomes for our clients, stakeholders and community.

Who is Mpower

Mpower is a well-established, successful, accredited not-for-profit community based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Established in 1975, the operation of Mpower has grown from a small voluntary service to an accredited agency employing more than 95 staff, providing a range of clinical and support services to over 1200 families regionally. Vast growth over the last five years, including the introductions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and expansion of community sector services has allowed us to develop responsive and complimentary services in our local community.

The Role

The Coordinator Community Development leads work across Mpower to develop community capacity and capability for education, participation and inclusion of people with disability and vulnerable families. This includes working with clients, families, stakeholders and community to understand the needs, gaps and opportunities whilst identifying resources to implement solutions either through partnerships or grant applications. The position also facilitates local networks aiming to increase connection and collaboration around local issues and concerns such as support for carers in our region. This role is offered part-time (0.8 FTE) and is flexible, allowing you the opportunity to work from any one of our Mpower sites (Warrnambool, Portland, or Hamilton).

The ideal candidate will have experience and or qualifications working in community development, excellent communication skills including the ability to develop partnerships, facilitate networks as well as and develop funding applications. Along with a commitment to our vision of inclusive communities we are looking for a person passionate about improving the lives of people with disability and vulnerable families.

What We Offer

We are proud and motivated to be an employer of choice in our local community and confidently offer:

• A dynamic and vibrant team environment where employee support is a priority

• Health and wellbeing programs

• Generous salary packaging options

• A flexible working environment

• Subscription to news publications

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jo Brown, Manager Community Development at or

Employment terms and conditions are in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, with the applicable classification at Level 5 or as negotiated.

To obtain a copy of the position description, please visit the Mpower website:

Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and details of three professional referees. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirements, including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.