Community Coordinator – Hobart | Permanent Full Time

STEPS Group Australia is looking for a confident, connected and community-focused Community Coordinator to join our team in Hobart.

This is a diverse, hands-on role combining community engagement, local coordination and participant support. You’ll coordinate the delivery of our Work Mates Program while building strong relationships across the Hobart community to create employment, work experience, student placement and referral opportunities.

A big part of this role is getting out into the community, making connections and identifying opportunities. If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors and turning conversations into meaningful opportunities for others, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the Workmates program in Hobart
- Supporting participants to work towards their employment and NDIS goals
- Working alongside our Trainer to help source suitable job and work experience placements and provide additional participant support when required
- Building strong relationships with local employers, businesses, community organisations, referral partners and education providers
- Creating employment, volunteering, work experience and student placement opportunities
- Growing STEPS’ local networks, generating referrals and identifying opportunities to strengthen our presence within the Hobart community
- Supporting business growth by developing community relationships and identifying new opportunities
- Providing local leadership, guidance and practical support to Hobart site staff
- Working collaboratively across STEPS’ employment, disability, education and training services

What You’ll Bring

- A strong background in community engagement and relationship building
- Experience within community services, disability, employment services, education and training,



business development or a related environment
- Confidence developing relationships with employers, community organisations, referral partners and other key stakeholders
- The ability to identify and develop employment, work experience, volunteering and student placement opportunities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of people
- The ability to balance participant support, community engagement and operational responsibilities
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to work autonomously while collaborating across different programs
- Community-based sales or business development experience will be highly regarded

Mandatory Requirements

- Documentary evidence of your ongoing right to work in Australia
- Ability to obtain a National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Card or Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or NDIS Endorsement
- Valid C Class Open Driver Licence

Why Join STEPS?

- Take ownership of a varied role where you can make a tangible impact in the Hobart community
- Build partnerships that create meaningful employment, training and community opportunities
- Work across employment, disability, education and training services
- Join a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
- Help grow STEPS’ connections and presence within the Hobart community
- Access Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Position Details

- Permanent Full time
- Based in Hobart
- Travel within Tasmania will be required

Ready to Make an Impact in Hobart?

We’d love to hear not just about your experience, but what you could bring to the Hobart community.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for this prospect and how you could help grow STEPS’ community connections, partnerships and opportunities in Hobart.

Applications Close: 16th November

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received

📌 Community Coordinator - Hobart
🏢 Steps
📍 Hobart