Fundraising and Community Partnerships Officer Wollongong Part Time, 3-4 Days per week | Grade 5, $53.43 per hour

Operating throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, SASSI provides safety through housing and support to women and their children who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or impacted by domestic violence. SASSI also runs the Shoalhaven Homeless Hub, which provides a drop-in service for anyone in the Shoalhaven region experiencing homelessness.

We are currently seeking a Fundraising and Community Partnerships Officer to join our team at our Wollongong Head Office.

In this new specialist role, you will help grow SASSI’s community presence, supporter base and the funding that sustains our work. You will build and coordinate SASSI’s volunteer program, plan and deliver community and fundraising events, and grow relationships with donors, sponsors, community groups and local businesses across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, working closely with our Communications and Grants Officer under the Head of Impact.

You will bring experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, events or fundraising, and the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of people. A current NSW driver’s licence is essential.

This is a part-time role, 3-4 days pers week, to be negotiated. On occasion, you will need to work outside ordinary hours, including evenings and weekends, for events and community activities, and travel across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

Why work with SASSI?

SASSI offers:

- A chance to love the work you do, feel respected, and be part of a team that makes a real difference
- An excellent workplace culture that is genuinely supportive, motivating, and inspiring





- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and personal responsibilities

- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options, increasing your take home pay

- Monthly Mental Health Day (pro rata for part-time staff)

- Maternity leave provisions

- Ongoing training and development program

- Staff recognition and reward program

- Adaptable public holiday leave for days of cultural or religious significance

- Access to external supervision to support your professional practice and wellbeing

- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme, available to you and your family

Conditions of Employment

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award (Commonwealth).

How to Apply

Please note the following before you submit your application directly through Seek:

· Applicants must request a copy of the Position Description. Please email Natalie at *@sassi.org.au.

· Please share with us in one page your skills and experience in relation to this role and the selection criteria. Please include your experience coordinating volunteers, delivering events or raising funds.

· If you would like to speak to someone about this role please call Suzette on 0421 846 *** during business hours.

· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to have a yarn during business hours with one of our Cultural Leads, Chenine for the Illawarra (02 4229 8) or Meg for the Shoalhaven (0429 687 ).

Applications close 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026.

Make a real difference supporting women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.

📌 Fundraising and Community Partnerships Officer (Wollongong)
🏢 Sassi
📍 Wollongong