Community Strengthening Coordinator - Southern Cluster

About the role

The City of Kingston is seeking an experienced, community-minded person to lead a team, oversee operations and strengthen community connections across community hubs in the Southern Cluster, based at the Patterson Lakes and Chelsea Community Centres. It is a full-time, on-site role covering parental leave until December 2028, with a salary of $100,968-$110,162 per year plus superannuation depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality community hub operations and facility management, including venue hire, facility bookings and customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, community groups and local partners.
• Plan and deliver community programs, events, volunteering initiatives and support services.
• Provide hands-on leadership, guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
• Monitor budgets, support continuous improvement and contribute to strategic outcomes.
• Create welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces that encourage community participation.

Required profile

• Experience leading and supporting teams in a customer-focused environment.
• A strong understanding of community development principles and the neighbourhood house sector.
• Relevant qualifications and/or significant experience in community services, community development or local government.
• Legal right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Excellent collaboration, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience overseeing facilities, operational service delivery and budgets.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, think strategically and solve complex problems.

What we offer

• Hybrid work, averaging 2 days from home (or pro rata).
• Flexible work options, including remote work and flexible hours.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% of base salary.
• Learning and development programs, career development and study assistance.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary and partner carers.
• Employee assistance program, social club events and free onsite parking.

Applications are made online through the City of Kingston careers portal with a resume and cover letter; recruitment agencies are not accepted.