Programs and Community Team Leader

• Part-time | 21 hours per week (Mon – Wed neg)
• Kariong | Central Coast NSW
• Community impact, leadership opportunity, positive culture

Help lead programs and initiatives that strengthen community connection, support families and create positive outcomes for people across the Central Coast.
  
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) is a community-run not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of programs and services that support local families, children and community members. With funding secured for the next five years and a strong vision for the future, KNC is entering an exciting phase of growth and sustainability.
  
The Opportunity
This newly created role combines community engagement, program leadership and people coordination within a small, passionate team.
  
Working closely with the General Manager, you'll lead the delivery of community programs, build strong local relationships, support volunteers and staff, and help identify opportunities to strengthen services for the community.
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and delivering community programs and activities.
• Coordinating and supporting volunteers, students and program staff.
• Responding and critical reflecting on community and client feedback.
• Promoting programs and encouraging community participation.
• Assisting with reporting, compliance and organisational activities.
• Providing leadership support to the General Manager and acting as 2IC when required.

About You
You are community-minded, values-driven and passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives. You enjoy a hands-on role, supporting others and working collaboratively within a small organisation where no two days are the same.
  
You will bring:

• Experience in community services, family support, children's services or a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs or community initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, families or communities.
• Leadership capability and experience supporting staff, volunteers or community groups.
• A commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and sound judgement.
• A flexible and agile approach to innovation and change
• A willingness to learn the whole business, which includes a licenced education and care service.

Why Join KNC?
This is an opportunity to join a well-respected community organisation where culture, kindness and community impact are at the heart of everything they do.
You'll enjoy meaningful work, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to help shape the future of an organisation making a genuine difference in the local community.
  
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Lisa Bruno via the application link.
  
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.