Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We advocate for carers' rights, provide information and support services, and work to raise awareness of the vital contribution carers make to our community. Our mission is to recognise and support the wellbeing of carers, ensuring they have access to the resources, services and community they need.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our team can thrive whilst making a positive impact on the lives of carers and their families.

As the Project & Events Coordinator your role will be to support the planning, coordination and delivery of Carers Week events and activities across Region 4 NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) that recognise, celebrate and support carers while increasing community awareness of their contributions and available support services.

This is a temporary contract for 2 days per week until 31 October 2026.

What you'll be doing:

1. Plan and coordinate Carers Week events and activities across Region 4 NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast)
2. Coordinate event logistics including venues, risk assessments, carer registrations, communications and resources
3. Liaising with internal stakeholders, carers, community partners and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth event delivery
4. Promoting events through various marketing channels and managing attendance registrations and communications
5. Create event and promotional material
6. Support event promotion, participant engagement and post-event evaluation
7. Leverage digital technologies and online platforms to enhance project delivery, stakeholder engagement and participation outcomes
8.



Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to strengthen carer engagement, participation and impact
9. Assist with digital content coordination
10. Provide technical support and troubleshoot technology related issues during events and project activities as required

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

1. Strong event management and organisational skills
2. Strong project coordination skills with a creative mindset
3. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
4. Experience using technology including CRM, and Microsoft Office applications
5. Experience coordinating community events
6. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a flexible, adaptable approach to challenges
7. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
8. Experience using CANVA or other design tools, would be desirable

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website www.carersnsw.org.au

Employment Requirements

- Satisfactory Police Check
- Current Working with Childrens Check
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Rights to live and work in Australia

What we offer The Salary is approx. $35K per annum + super for 2 days per week. Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team workplace, excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellbeing activities. We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all carers. APPLY NOW!

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.

📌 Project & Events Coordinator (Newcastle)
🏢 Carers NSW
📍 Newcastle