North West Community Services – Riverstone NSW

Community Connections Worker

21 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract until 30 November 2027

Join an award winning Not For Profit where you can make a difference in a rapidly growing community!

North West Community Services Inc. (NWCS) is a long-established, not-for-profit, community-based organisation supporting individuals, families and communities across North West Sydney, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing communities of the Blacktown and The Hills Local Government Areas. With strong local connections and a deep understanding of the region, NWCS delivers accessible, responsive and inclusive services that strengthen wellbeing, build individual and community capacity, foster connection and respond to emerging community needs.

NWCS is a Child Secure Organisation and values the voices, needs and safety of children and young people.

NWCS has an exciting role for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our Community Connections team.

The Position

The Community Connections team is funded by a range of State and Federal agencies, along with private donors and sponsors. Services include support for vulnerable individuals and families, emergency relief, child and youth programs, employment initiatives, gambling support etc. Services range from group activities, volunteer activity, community events and community capacity building activities, including information and advocacy, community consultation, and planning to meet emerging needs.

The Community Connections Worker will deliver community-based programs and initiatives within an early intervention and prevention framework, supporting vulnerable families, children, young people and individuals to strengthen wellbeing, resilience, skills, confidence and social connection.

The position will work with the broader NWCS team to plan and deliver a diverse range of community development and engagement activities,



including health and wellbeing initiatives, capacity-building and training opportunities, group-based programs, school holiday activities, community events and outreach activities.

Through accessible, inclusive and place-based programs, the role will help build individual and community capacity, strengthen protective factors, increase participation and connect people with appropriate services, supports and opportunities.

The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in social science/ human services/community services
- Commitment to social justice, cultural diversity, accountability and integrity
- Industry experience working with vulnerable people
- Demonstrated experience delivering group-based programs for children, young people and adults
- Strong level of communication, written and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and with diverse stakeholders
- High level computer skills, documentation, client data management systems and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a high volume workload
- National Police Check, Working with Children Check and First Aid (or willing to attain)
- Drivers Licence and comprehensively insured motor vehicle

Desirable Criteria

- We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or CALD backgrounds.

Package on offer:

North West Community Services is an employer of choice offering:

- SCHADS Award- Level 3
- Salary packaging options
- Family friendly/flexible work options
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to free EAP
- Free parking and close to transport
- Additional leave days over Christmas

Applications Close 5pm 29 November 2026

For further information about this role please call 9627 3622

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note, due to time restraints, we will only contact those applicants proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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📌 Community Connections Worker (Sydney)
🏢 North West Community Services
📍 Sydney