Community Development & Insights Manager

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a passionate and visionary Community Development and Insights Manager to lead our Place-based Services Project in Mount Druitt. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to make a lasting impact in a marginalised community through love, compassion, and strategic innovation. As the leader of a small team, you will oversee the Community Connection and Learning Action Plan, develop a strategy and model for future place-based services, and engage internal stakeholders and the community in a transformative journey. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

Your Opportunity

- Initially contracted till October 2026
- Full Time or Part Time (minimum 4 days per week)
- Location – Mount Druitt

Responsibilities

- Lead the Learning Action Plan: immerse yourself in local community, its people and stories, support Community Engagement & Insights Officer, engage with local community connectors, ensure learning outcomes are achieved and documented.
- Engage and manage relationships with local community and Anglicare stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of wellbeing, belonging, and achievement within the team.
- Support community partnerships and manage priorities for impactful collaboration.
- Analyse internal capabilities, lead initiatives and drive change to prepare Anglicare for future place-based work.
- Develop a model with recommendations and a business case for Phase 3 (long term place-based work), including consideration of private funding.

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience in team leadership and project management.
- Deep understanding of assets-based community development principles and Place-based approaches, with genuine direct experience developing or delivering place-based services/outcomes.
- Appreciation for Systems Thinking and strategic innovation.
- Mission-aligned with a heart for church partnerships in marginalised areas.
- Strong Project Management skills.




- Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
- Demonstrated community experience in marginalised areas is highly valued.
- Relevant qualifications such as a degree in Social Work or related field.
- Proven experience implementing and adapting strategies in partnership with community stakeholders.
- A valid Driver's License, vehicle with full comprehensive insurance is required.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

- Versatile work options to get the most out of work and life
- Increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 with salary packaging
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Application

To register your interest for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response.

Application Close Date: October 25, 2025

Additional information

- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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