About us
At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. ac.care is a non-government organisation (NGO) and everything we do is underpinned by our core values (CARE – Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, Excellence). Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience a seamless and consistent ac.care service in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority as well as providing culturally appropriate services
About the role
ac.care is seeking a Community Program Coordinator to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of activities and programs being delivered at the Community Centre. A key deliverable of this role is the design, delivery and coordination of meaningful activities and programs in collaboration with the local community to connect people and provide valuable social, recreational, and educational opportunities. You will also be responsible for overseeing the recruitment and management of volunteers to support the delivery of activities and programs at the Community Centre.
As part of this you will:
- Engage with community stakeholders including service providers, community groups and businesses to identify community needs and collaborate in the delivery of activities and programs.
- Design, develop and deliver activities and programs to small groups.
- Lead a team of volunteers, maximising effective use of their skills and experience, and providing appropriate recognition of the contribution they make with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
- Undertake activity and program evaluation, utilising the voice of participants, listening to consumers, and the communities in which they live to inform service delivery continous improvement.
- Collect data and prepare timely reports in response to identified priority local needs ensuring operational activity and program outcomes are achived.
- Establish and report on an annual action plan in conjunction with Community partners.
- Develop connections and engage regularly with local Community Connections Program (CCP) Partners, Regional Co-ordinating Partners and other Department of Human Services (DHS) funded programs, which may include Safer family Services and the Financial Wellbeing Program.
Maintain a service delivery environment that is safe (including culturally safe), accessible and welcoming for people, facing additional barriers to participation, including, but not limited to people
Qualifications & experience
- Tertiary degree in community development, education or social work, with 1-2 years experience; or less formal qualifications e.g., Certificate IV or higher, in training and assessment or a community services field and 5 years relevant experience, attained through previous appointments.
- Demonstrated program coordination and leadership skills, including recruitment, quality assurance, risk management and reporting.
- Previous experience as a coordinator with accountability for operational outcomes and managing direct reports (volunteers).
- Demonstrated experience implementing and delivering group programs/activities.
- Knowledge of and ability to work within relevant funding guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the delivery of program outcomes, safety and risk.
- Experience working with and being sensitive to the needs of others, in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, acting with diplomacy, tact, empathy, privacy and confidentiality.
- Highly developed communication skills (listening verbal and written), including the ability to establish rapport and maintain a positive relationship with participants and other service providers.
- Competent skills in the use of technology with sound IT skills – Microsoft applications, databases.
Benefits
- $43.08 per hour
- Part Time (0.6 FTE)
- Five (5) weeks annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Sacrifice
Special Conditions
- Current SA driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
- Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Valid National Police Check (completed within 12 months) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Child Safe Environment Certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
How to apply
You may apply through SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au
In support of your application please:
- Subject line: Your Name: [CPC – MTG]
- A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience the position description.
- Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.
For a copy of the position description please click HERE or call Trish Spark on 08 7725 3000
Applications close 4th July 2025.
www.accare.org.au / Anglican Community Care Inc.
