Member and Community Engagement Coordinator - TAFE Students Preferred null

• A vital role in supporting the works of Conferences in the Sydney metropolitan region
• Full-time based in Western Sydney, involves travel across the greater metro Sydney
• Current Driver Licence is required
• Some out of hours work may be required
• NFP Salary Packaging with tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

 Your new role:

The Member and Community Engagement Coordinator will implement membership programs and initiatives to support the important works of Conferences in the community.  Your work will involve close coordination with the Regional Council and Council Presidents; as well as engagement with local organisations and people in the community.  If you have great communication and community engagement skills and are looking for a rewarding role in a purpose-led organisation, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Your responsibilities:

• Engage with local organisations in order to identify where Vinnies can assist vulnerable people in the community
• Liaise with Regional Council and Council Presidents in relation to the implementation of programs and initiatives
• Support and participate in events (e.g. Sleepout, Anti-Poverty week etc) aimed at increasing community awareness and involvement in the Society's good works
• Promote and participate in the implementation of the Society's social justice and advocacy initiatives
• Implement programs and initiatives for the attraction, onboarding and retention of Conference members
• Facilitate forums and events designed to bring Conferences and Members together to share ideas, knowledge and learning
• Utilise relevant information, data and systems to generate and deliver reports on outcomes of programs and initiatives.

 To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s in human resources, human services or related area
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engagement strategies for member-based organisations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing community engagement strategies for large organisations in metropolitan and regional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyse data and analytics to enable effective reporting on membership programs.
• Sound stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills across a range of mediums. 

Submit your application with a resume and respond to the Role-Specific Criteria, for more about the role.

If you have questions about this role, please email janice.stokes@vinnies.org.au quoting: Member Community and Engagement Coordinator/VIN3088 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

    St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.