Community Worker

Do you thrive on bringing people together to create meaningful community impact?

Are you passionate about building partnerships and delivering programs that truly make a difference?

Do you want to be part of a team bringing hope to life through meaningful programs and partnerships?

Our Hillsong CItyCare team are currently looking for a part time/full time (4-5days/week) Community Worker to join the team at our Sydney – Southwest location. This role will be responsible for assisting with the effective implementation, delivery and evaluation of campus-based community impact programs, campaigns, and initiatives, through coordinating daily activities for the program.

Other aspects of this role include:

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Develop, maintain, and build positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the program meets its objectives.
• Build bridges between the campus and the community, and build networks & partnerships with other community organisations.
• Perform research to understand community’s needs in respect to providing a beneficial and valuable service.
• Model client service in building a strong referral system to ensure people have options for holistic solutions as well as understand and apply strength-based & asset-based principle to interactions with people.

CAMPUS RELATIONS & VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

• Understand and implement the strategic social impact priorities for local campus in partnership with Campus Pastor and campus team.
• Develop and sustain effective campus relationships that are collaborative, scalable, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Effectively recruit, train, and develop volunteers to facilitate community programs & activities within the program design.
• Effectively retain volunteers through ensuring their contributions are recognised and that they are cared for pastorally.

ADMINISTRATION

• In partnership with line manager, effectively manage the finances for your program activities through ensuring timely payment of invoices and reconciliations while adhering to budget requirements.
• Plan, schedule and organise program activities to be outworked in partnership with the campus and partners.
• Follow and adhere to Hillsong CityCare process and reporting and evaluation requirements for program activities & progress and volunteer recruitment.
• Manage volunteer recruitment, training and teams through Hillsong systems.

PROGRAM COORDINATION

• Support the development of the program(s).
• Support the development of activity plans to ensure the program works effectively.
• Provide on-the-ground support for campaigns and community activities and programs, incl. facilitating programs (i.e. playgroup, Shine & Strength, community spaces)

Ideally, the successful candidate will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, e.g., Social Work or Community Development preferred
• 2–3 years’ experience in community development, social services, or a similar program support/coordination role.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating daily program activities, supporting project implementation, and engaging with diverse communities.
• Understanding of community development principles, social inclusion, and capacity building.
• Basic knowledge of program evaluation frameworks and monitoring tools.
• Awareness of cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities or marginalised populations

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply today!

Applications close: 1st September 2026, 11.59pm AEDT