BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care - Sydney NSW

Full time, Permanent

23h ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

If you're motivated by bringing people together, creating opportunities for those who need them most, and building stronger, more connected communities, this could be the role you've been looking for.

We're on the hunt for a Community Development Coordinator who can turn ideas into action, build meaningful partnerships, and create programs that genuinely change lives.

- SCHADS Level 4 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your growth opportunities
- Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling services

About the Role:

You'll be connecting with people, building partnerships, facilitating conversations, and designing programs that empower individuals and strengthen local communities.

Using trauma-informed, strengths-based and harm minimisation approaches, you'll help create welcoming spaces where people feel connected, supported and heard.

Working alongside internal teams, community groups, government partners and local stakeholders, you'll help drive initiatives that foster belonging, inclusion and advocacy.

The role will work with young people and vulnerable people living in social and community housing, supporting opportunities for connection, participation and community engagement.

About You:





You believe communities are strongest when everyone has an opportunity to participate.

You bring experience, empathy and initiative, and you're comfortable building trust with people from all walks of life.

You'll also have:

- A Degree, or Diploma with at least 3 years' experience in Community Services, Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
- Experience working alongside individuals experiencing disadvantage, marginalisation or vulnerability
- Proven community engagement, consultation and co-design experience
- A current Working With Children Check

You'll stand out if you're:

- A relationship-builder
- Community-minded and action-oriented
- Passionate about social justice and inclusion
- Skilled at turning ideas into meaningful programs
- Energised by creating positive change

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve.We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.

BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

📌 Community Development Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care
📍 Sydney