Coordinator Community Development

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on 11 September 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: From $135,901 - $156,286 per annum + 12% superannuation + leaseback vehicle/sustainability allowance

• Diverse, collaborative and dynamic environment

• Make a genuine difference to our staff and community

• Vibrant and innovative Eastern Suburbs Council 

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Community Development Team is seeking a Coordinator Community Development.

Purpose:

The Coordinator Community Development leads a team that helps communities build capacity and social capital so they have access to the information, services and social networks to withstand vulnerability and better thrive. Informed by Council’s informing strategies and social plans, the team provides information, referral and sector capacity building that meets the identified need and aspirations of community. The Coordinator develops strong stakeholder relationships to identify partnership opportunities and collaborative practice that facilitate activities to promote community participation.

About the role:

• Lead the team to design and implement community development collaborations and programs intended to increase levels of community wellbeing and inclusion

• Lead the team to inform and implement social strategies and plans that respond to current and future community need 

• Implement effective stakeholder and community engagement processes, networks, and partnerships that advance community development initiatives in Randwick City

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or Health Promotion 

• Relevant experience in community development and capacity building

• Experience leading a team, with the demonstrated ability to oversee workplans and all aspects of project management

• Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholder groups

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Trina Soulos, Manager Community Development on 04•• ••• 540.

Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check.

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Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

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