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Manager Homelessness

Sydney CBD

Homelessness/Social City/City Life

Full Time/Permanent

$155,826 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the City of Sydney to lead the Homelessness team and support the management of the impacts of homelessness in the public domain.

In this role you will lead a dedicated team and ensure that operations are timely, effective and efficient and meet both expectations of visitors, residents and business whilst ensuring trauma informed and dignified care and support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

You will develop strong strategic partnerships with other government agencies, sector and support organisations, peak bodies and work collaboratively to achieve strategic outcomes.

We’re looking or someone with:

  • strong leadership skills, extensive management or operations experience, and experience in leading teams through change
  • experience in stakeholder management
  • experience gained through substantial experience and/or relevant training or qualifications in developing programs and/or services that promote and support community participation and outcomes
  • strong understanding of community support in a local and global city context.

Download position description.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, criminal history and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 September 2026.

For more information, contact Kirsten Woodward, Executive Manager Social City on 02 9246 7201.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

  • 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
  • Collaborative approach to flexible working
  • City centre head office, with many public transport options

Professional development

  • Leadership and management development program
  • Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
  • Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
  • Long service and employee recognition awards
  • Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

  • We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
  • Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
  • Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
  • Part-time and job-sharing options available
  • Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

  • Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
  • Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
  • Recognised family inclusive workplace
  • Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

Director of Engagement

About this Role

Are you an experienced community sector leader who knows how to build strong teams, foster meaningful engagement and create opportunities for people to work together to achieve lasting change?

Youth Action is looking for a Director of Engagement to lead our engagement strategy and help shape how we connect with young people, members, partners and the NSW youth sector. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will lead a diverse portfolio spanning youth participation, membership, funded programs and sector relationships, ensuring our engagement is purposeful, influential and delivers lasting impact.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting strategy with action. You will guide and support a multidisciplinary team, build trusted relationships with government, funders, members and sector leaders, and use insights from engagement to inform Youth Action’s advocacy, organisational priorities and future direction.

This is your chance to:

  • Lead a high-performing team delivering engagement-focused programs and initiatives across NSW.
  • Build trusted relationships with young people, members, government, funders and strategic partners.
  • Shape how Youth Action engages with the youth sector to strengthen collaboration, participation and collective action.
  • Contribute to Youth Action’s strategic leadership and long-term impact.

Working closely with the CEO and Director of Development and Impact, you will represent Youth Action in key forums, contribute to organisational strategy and help ensure Youth Action remains a trusted and influential voice for young people and the youth sector in NSW.

Full job description: https://bit.ly/dpddoe2026

To apply: Please submit your resume along with a concise cover letter, that outlines your relevant experience and tells us why you’re a great fit for this role, to recruitment@youthaction.org.au.

We encourage you to refer to the “Skills & Experience” section when preparing your application.

Please note: Applications will not be considered unless they include both a resume and a cover letter.

Position Purpose

The Director of Engagement is a senior leader responsible for strengthening Youth Action’s engagement with young people, members and the NSW youth sector. The role embeds meaningful youth participation across the organisation, builds sector capability and collective action, and ensures young people’s voices, expertise and leadership shape our engagement, advocacy and sector development.

The role provides strategic oversight of engagement-focused programs, supporting high-quality delivery while translating learning from practice into stronger advocacy, sector capability and organisational improvement.

This role contributes to Youth Action’s strategic objectives:

  • Ensure young people influence decisions: Strengthen opportunities for young people to shape decisions, systems and policies that affect their lives.
  • Shift community narratives: Connect engagement and youth participation with communications and advocacy to strengthen public understanding and influence.
  • Build the sector’s collective strength: Strengthen connection, capability, collaboration and collective action across the NSW youth sector.
  • Build a strong, accountable and independent organisation: Contribute to distributed leadership, effective people management and sustainable delivery.

Key Performance Areas

Youth Participation

  • Create opportunities for an increasing number of young people to join Youth Action.
  • Develop the confidence and skills of young people to participate in policy advocacy and the processes that inform the decisions that affect their lives.
  • Actively look for new ways for young people to connect with each other, build purposeful relationships and take action on the shared interests, priorities and values.

Sector Engagement and Capability

  • Grow and strengthen Youth Action’s membership by attracting youth work professionals, youth organisations and young people from across NSW.
  • Help develop a sector-wide commitment to youth participation and relational action.
  • Translate emerging sector needs, practice wisdom and learning from funded programs into training, resources, Communities of Practice, advocacy and other initiatives that strengthen the youth sector.
  • Develop the confidence and skills of members to participate in policy advocacy that responds to their own needs as well as those the young people we all serve have identified as priorities.
  • Actively look for new ways for members to connect with each other, develop purposeful relationships and take action on shared interests, priorities and values.

Planning & Delivery

  • Develop operational plans to implement Youth Action’s strategic plan.
  • Support all staff to ensure Youth Action is oriented towards youth participation.
  • Participate in making, revising and improving the Youth Action Strategic Plan.
  • Help identify program opportunities and risks and recommend measures to ensure Youth Action is responsive to its operating environment.
  • Accountable for the delivery of commitments made in funding agreements, including oversight of workplans.
  • Identify emerging trends, practice insights and opportunities from program delivery, stakeholder engagement and sector relationships, and use these to inform organisational planning, advocacy priorities, sector development and future initiatives.

Team Leadership

  • Direct the day-to-day activities of team members and take responsibility for day-to-day supervisory issues within the team including leave approvals, compliance with policies and being first point of contact for staff issues.
  • Coach, mentor and inspire staff to achieve high performance in their areas of responsibility.
  • Support staff to deliver funded programs to a high standard, ensuring contractual commitments, outcomes and reporting requirements are met.
  • Facilitate quality communication and coordination between team members and with other Youth Action staff.
  • Create & maintain systems, support, focus and accountability for team members to meet their work plan objectives and do their best work.

Organisational Leadership

  • Participate as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing insights from engagement, program delivery and sector relationships to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
  • Help foster a relational, inclusive and impact-oriented organisational culture within Youth Action.
  • Support the CEO as required, including representing the CEO and Youth Action in external forums and acting as the CEO’s proxy when delegated to do so.
  • Use learning, evidence and emerging issues from program delivery to identify opportunities to strengthen Youth Action’s advocacy, training, resources and sector development activities.
  • Produce high quality reports for the Youth Action board, funders and other bodies as required.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Significant experience in the community service sector, youth work, community development, community organising or social movements.
  • A strong track record of designing and facilitating meaningful participation, strengthening collective action and supporting communities or sectors to influence decisions that affect them.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams, cultivate cultures of accountability and continuous improvement that draw out and grow the talents of team members.
  • Strong commitment to relational practice, with the ability to build trust, navigate difficult relationships and manage conflict constructively to achieve meaningful outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and partnerships across government, funding bodies, community organisations and people with lived experience, and translate stakeholder insights into advocacy, sector development and organisational improvement.
  • Strong project and operational management skills, including leading teams to deliver funded programs, meeting contractual obligations and managing competing priorities.
  • Strong public speaking, facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent an organisation with credibility.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, youth work, community development, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent substantial professional experience.
  • Sound judgement and the ability to effectively navigate complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities.
  • A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain both.

Highly Desirable

  • Strong knowledge of the NSW youth sector, including its service system, workforce and networks.
  • Experience in community organising, movement building, network development or collective impact approaches.
  • Experience leading major conferences, forums or complex multi-stakeholder events.
  • Experience in grant management and preparing high-quality narrative reports for funding bodies or partners.
  • Experience working within a peak body, membership, advocacy or statewide community organisation.

Working at Youth Action 

Youth Action is the peak organisation representing young people and the services that support them in NSW. We have represented young people and the Youth Sector for over 30 years and are supported by over 150 Member organisations.

We have a safe, progressive, and equitable culture. We encourage all to apply, including LGBTIQA+, First Nations people, people with disability, and those from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

You will be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, accountability and purpose-driven work. We support professional development and progression, and all staff have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), four weeks of annual leave and additional end-of-year leave.
Contact 

Please send any queries to our General Manager at recruitment@youthaction.org.au.

Board Treasurer (Voluntary)

Join Us as Treasurer: Make a Meaningful Impact!

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors at Stepping Out, a small not-for-profit with DGR status which has been supporting female survivors of childhood sexual abuse since 1986 through programs, advocacy and referrals.

What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee financial management and budgeting
  • Ensure transparency and compliance with regulations
  • Collaborate with a passionate team to drive our mission forward
  • Play a key role in fundraising and strategic planning
  • Capacity to commit to 5-10 hours/month and 6-10 board meetings per year in Marrickville.
  • Volunteer position.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in finance, accounting, and non-profit governance experience
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A commitment to our mission to support female survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Interpersonal skills in a board setting

Why Join Us?

  • Make a direct impact in the lives of female survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team

If you’re ready to lend your skills to a cause that truly matters, we want to hear from you! If this interests you, please contact us at info@steppingout.org.au with your relevant experience and skills.

For more information on our organisation, including mission, vision and strategic plan, please visit www.steppingout.org.au

Weave Speak Out Caseworker

Caseworker – Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program
(12 month fixed-term contract)

  • Are you passionate about working with young people?
  • Do you have experience working with young people who experience mental health and substance use?
  • Work with a dynamic, well-respected NGO with 50 years experience providing place-based support alongside communities
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Weave Youth & Community Services

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community-centred organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Sydney, that has been delivering a range of programs, supports and services developed with and for the community for 50 years.

Our purpose is to support individual and collective wellbeing and healing in the communities we walk alongside, and our vision is a strong, connected community with opportunities, equity and justice for all.

Weave’s holistic range of programs and services support children, young people, women and families, many of whom have been impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. We provide consistent, trusted support and genuine care to clients and communities.

Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework.

About the role

Weave is seeking an experienced Caseworker to join the Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program. The role will provide therapeutic casework and some group work to young people aged 12 to 28 years who are experiencing co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract (with the possibility of going permanent at the end of the contract), full time (5 days per week/35 hours per week) with the option of a 8 or 9 day (56 or 63 hour) fortnight.

View the Position Description

Interested in Joining Us? We’d Love to Hear from You.

How to Apply

  • Read the Position Description available here.
  • Send us your up to date resume and a document responding to each of the selection criteria (listed in the Position Description), and outlining how you meet them.
  • Please send these documents to Patricia Vasquez, HR Manager via email: recruitment@weave.org.au

Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026 at midnight

*Please Note: In order for us to properly assess your application, we require both your resume and a document addressing each of the selection criteria.

You can phone Jamie contact on 0420 335 989 to discuss or for further information about the role.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Project Officer and/or Caseworker (parental leave cover)

  • 12-month fixed term contract, parental leave cover
  • Full-time or part-time (2-3 days per week)
  • Sydney based

The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:

  • wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported
  • we are committed to the professional development of our staff
  • advantageous salary packaging options are available

We are seeking parental leave cover for two community service roles currently undertaken by one staff member:

  • Project Officer, StreetCare (3 days per week)
  • Caseworker, HPLS Women’s Service (2 days per week)

Candidates may apply for either role on a part-time basis, or for both roles as a combined full-time position. Please indicate your preference in your application. We may appoint either one full-time candidate or two part-time candidates depending on the skills and experience of applicants.

Project Officer, StreetCare (3 days per week)

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer assists in the coordination of the StreetCare and Housing and Mental Health Agreement (HMHA) lived experience committees and supports members to be effective advocates. Additionally, you will:

  • organise meetings, including arranging attendance of members, preparing agendas, meeting papers and minutes
  • maintain regular contact with members, and assisting with referrals to support services
  • attend conferences and public forums and contribute to the knowledge and understanding of homelessness
  • contribute to the JEC’s systemic advocacy through assisting with drafting submissions, reports, articles and media releases

You possess well-developed interpersonal skills, and the capacity to develop relationships and networks to engage and build rapport. You will also have:

  • experience working with people with lived experience of homelessness and facilitating consumer engagement
  • understanding of government, law reform and policy making processes
  • capacity to contribute to submissions, reports and policy papers on issues relevant to StreetCare and HMHA’s work

View the full position description for the Project Officer, StreetCare role on our website.

Caseworker, HPLS Women’s Service (2 days per week)

Part of the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS), the HPLS Women’s Service provides women, including trans and gender diverse women, with specialist, holistic support – including both legal and non-legal assistance. It particularly seeks to reach victim-survivors of domestic and family violence who:

  • are at risk of being evicted, homeless, and/or facing other barriers to accessing and maintaining safe and stable housing, and/or
  • have been policed or charged with criminal offences.

Reporting to the Managing Solicitor, HPLS Women’s Service, you will support the delivery of a client-centred, trauma-informed service through a combination of client and administrative support, including:

  • supporting clients through referrals, advocacy, outreach clinics and connections to relevant services
  • coordinating client appointments, intake processes and communications with clients and stakeholders
  • providing administrative and file management support to solicitors and pro bono lawyers

The ideal candidate will have well-developed interpersonal and client management skills, including in working with people who have complex needs and challenging presentations. You will also have:

  • 3-5 year’s experience in client casework or social work
  • experience working with women affected by domestic and family violence, homelessness and/or other complex circumstances in a legal, community services or other professional services environment
  • strong administrative skills, including accurate record keeping, data entry and management of confidential information

View the full position description for the Caseworker, HPLS Women’s Service role on our website.

How to apply

If you are passionate about supporting the rights and wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness, we’d love to hear from you. An application should comprise a cover letter, resume, and a statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria for the role(s) you are applying for.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send your application to jobs@jec.org.au, with the role(s) you are applying for in the subject field. There is no closing date for applications. We invite you to apply as soon as possible.   

Community Educator – Western Sydney

  • Full time role based in Western Sydney NSW
  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements
  • Salary $99,294 + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

Join an incredible little organisation with a big job to do as a Community Educator.

As a Community Educator, you will play a vital role in empowering older people to exercise their rights and navigate their care journey with confidence.

Our dedicated team of Community Educators focus on building awareness within NSW communities by delivering high-quality educational presentations, workshops, resources and information sessions to older people, community organisations, carers, families and culturally diverse communities.

Whether it’s providing tailored education sessions to meet the needs of diverse audiences, delivering presentations face to face or online, representing Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events, or contributing to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer fantastic leave entitlements and salary packaging benefits. Our flexible hybrid work arrangements mean you will get to work a blend of in the community, an office and remotely to help you achieve that perfect work life balance.

If you’re ready to make a profound impact and change lives, we want to hear from you!

Why work for Seniors Rights Service?

Our vision is a society that respects and upholds the rights of older people.

Seniors Rights Service is a specialist community legal centre that provides free legal services, aged care advocacy and rights education and information to older people across New South Wales. This is a pivotal moment to join our team. As more older people seek aged care services, our organisation is continuously evolving to meet the expanding need for our services.

If you have a natural talent for connecting with people, have relevant experience and want to work for an organisation dedicated to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging community education presentations, workshops and information sessions.
  • Facilitate education sessions for older people, families, carers, community groups, service providers and professionals.
  • Deliver presentations both face to face and online using a range of learning methodologies.
  • Tailor educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Represent Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events.
  • Develop, review and update educational materials, presentations, fact sheets and resources.
  • Ensure education content reflects current legislation, policy, best practice and organisational priorities.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns.
  • Assist in the creation of culturally appropriate and accessible educational resources.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver community education programs and presentations, including bookings and schedules.
  • Maintain accurate records of education activities and collect and analyse participant feedback and evaluation data.
  • Prepare reports as required.
  • Undertake other duties consistent with the role and skills of the position.
  • Some intrastate travel is required.

Essential Criteria:

  1. Demonstrated experience delivering community education, training, workshops or public presentations.
  2. Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating programs or community events.
  3. Strong ability to engage and communicate with groups of people including seniors and community stakeholders.
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
  5. Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  6. Experience developing educational resources and presentation materials.
  7. Ability to work as part of a team and independently and prioritise your work and deliver results.
  8. Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
  9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online presentation platforms.
  11. Willing to use your own registered and comprehensively insured vehicle, where you will be reimbursed for work related mileage claims.
  12. Prepared to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History check, current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as a condition of employment.

Benefits

  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements.
  • Competitive salary with NFP Salary Packaging benefits.
  • Enhanced leave provisions including gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • Six weeks paid parental leave.

Applications will be reviewed as received. If the role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible via this link. Be sure to include a cover letter along with your resume and make sure to answer all the questions asked during the application process.

Applicants who don’t include a cover letter or answer the questions asked during the application process will not be considered.

Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026

At Seniors Rights Service we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Seniors Rights Service a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. Additionally, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe and strongly encourage vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19.

Community Educator – Metro Sydney

  • Full time role based in Metro Sydney NSW
  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements
  • Salary $99,294 + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

Join an incredible little organisation with a big job to do as a Community Educator.

As a Community Educator, you will play a vital role in empowering older people to exercise their rights and navigate their care journey with confidence.

Our dedicated team of Community Educators focus on building awareness within NSW communities by delivering high-quality educational presentations, workshops, resources and information sessions to older people, community organisations, carers, families and culturally diverse communities.

Whether it’s providing tailored education sessions to meet the needs of diverse audiences, delivering presentations face to face or online, representing Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events, or contributing to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer fantastic leave entitlements and salary packaging benefits. Our flexible hybrid work arrangements mean you will get to work a blend of in the community, an office and remotely to help you achieve that perfect work life balance.

If you’re ready to make a profound impact and change lives, we want to hear from you!

Why work for Seniors Rights Service?

Our vision is a society that respects and upholds the rights of older people.

Seniors Rights Service is a specialist community legal centre that provides free legal services, aged care advocacy and rights education and information to older people across New South Wales. This is a pivotal moment to join our team. As more older people seek aged care services, our organisation is continuously evolving to meet the expanding need for our services.

If you have a natural talent for connecting with people, have relevant experience and want to work for an organisation dedicated to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging community education presentations, workshops and information sessions.
  • Facilitate education sessions for older people, families, carers, community groups, service providers and professionals.
  • Deliver presentations both face to face and online using a range of learning methodologies.
  • Tailor educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Represent Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events.
  • Develop, review and update educational materials, presentations, fact sheets and resources.
  • Ensure education content reflects current legislation, policy, best practice and organisational priorities.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns.
  • Assist in the creation of culturally appropriate and accessible educational resources.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver community education programs and presentations, including bookings and schedules.
  • Maintain accurate records of education activities and collect and analyse participant feedback and evaluation data.
  • Prepare reports as required.
  • Undertake other duties consistent with the role and skills of the position.
  • Some intrastate travel is required.

Essential Criteria:

  1. Demonstrated experience delivering community education, training, workshops or public presentations.
  2. Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating programs or community events.
  3. Strong ability to engage and communicate with groups of people including seniors and community stakeholders.
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
  5. Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  6. Experience developing educational resources and presentation materials.
  7. Ability to work as part of a team and independently and prioritise your work and deliver results.
  8. Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
  9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online presentation platforms.
  11. Willing to use your own registered and comprehensively insured vehicle, where you will be reimbursed for work related mileage claims.
  12. Prepared to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History check, current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as a condition of employment.

Benefits

  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements.
  • Competitive salary with NFP Salary Packaging benefits.
  • Enhanced leave provisions including gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • Six weeks paid parental leave.

Applications will be reviewed as received. If the role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible via this link. Be sure to include a cover letter along with your resume and make sure to answer all the questions asked during the application process.

Applicants who don’t include a cover letter or answer the questions asked during the application process will not be considered.

Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026

At Seniors Rights Service we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Seniors Rights Service a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. Additionally, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe and strongly encourage vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19.

Community Educator – Hunter NSW

  • Full time role based in Hunter NSW
  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements
  • Salary $99,294 + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

Join an incredible little organisation with a big job to do as a Community Educator.

As a Community Educator, you will play a vital role in empowering older people to exercise their rights and navigate their care journey with confidence.

Our dedicated team of Community Educators focus on building awareness within NSW communities by delivering high-quality educational presentations, workshops, resources and information sessions to older people, community organisations, carers, families and culturally diverse communities.

Whether it’s providing tailored education sessions to meet the needs of diverse audiences, delivering presentations face to face or online, representing Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events, or contributing to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer fantastic leave entitlements and salary packaging benefits. Our flexible hybrid work arrangements mean you will get to work a blend of in the community, an office and remotely to help you achieve that perfect work life balance.

If you’re ready to make a profound impact and change lives, we want to hear from you!

Why work for Seniors Rights Service?

Our vision is a society that respects and upholds the rights of older people.

Seniors Rights Service is a specialist community legal centre that provides free legal services, aged care advocacy and rights education and information to older people across New South Wales. This is a pivotal moment to join our team. As more older people seek aged care services, our organisation is continuously evolving to meet the expanding need for our services.

If you have a natural talent for connecting with people, have relevant experience and want to work for an organisation dedicated to supporting one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging community education presentations, workshops and information sessions.
  • Facilitate education sessions for older people, families, carers, community groups, service providers and professionals.
  • Deliver presentations both face to face and online using a range of learning methodologies.
  • Tailor educational content to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Represent Seniors Rights Service at community forums, expos, conferences and stakeholder events.
  • Develop, review and update educational materials, presentations, fact sheets and resources.
  • Ensure education content reflects current legislation, policy, best practice and organisational priorities.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative education initiatives and campaigns.
  • Assist in the creation of culturally appropriate and accessible educational resources.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver community education programs and presentations, including bookings and schedules.
  • Maintain accurate records of education activities and collect and analyse participant feedback and evaluation data.
  • Prepare reports as required.
  • Undertake other duties consistent with the role and skills of the position.
  • Some intrastate travel is required.

Essential Criteria:

  1. Demonstrated experience delivering community education, training, workshops or public presentations.
  2. Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating programs or community events.
  3. Strong ability to engage and communicate with groups of people including seniors and community stakeholders.
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
  5. Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  6. Experience developing educational resources and presentation materials.
  7. Ability to work as part of a team and independently and prioritise your work and deliver results.
  8. Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
  9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online presentation platforms.
  11. Willing to use your own registered and comprehensively insured vehicle, where you will be reimbursed for work related mileage claims.
  12. Prepared to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History check, current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as a condition of employment.

 

Benefits

  • Great flexibility with access to hybrid work arrangements.
  • Competitive salary with NFP Salary Packaging benefits.
  • Enhanced leave provisions including gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • Six weeks paid parental leave.

Applications will be reviewed as received. If the role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible via this link. . Be sure to include a cover letter along with your resume and make sure to answer all the questions asked during the application process.

Applicants who don’t include a cover letter or answer the questions asked during the application process will not be considered.

Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026

At Seniors Rights Service we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Seniors Rights Service a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. Additionally, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe and strongly encourage vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19.

Policy Lead – Health (Parental Leave Cover)

NCOSS is seeking an experienced Policy Lead – Health for a parental leave cover— a senior policy role at the heart of our work to build a NSW where everyone is safe, respected, and able to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within NCOSS’s Policy & Advocacy team, driving high-impact health policy development, research, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement at a critical time for the community services sector in NSW. You’ll work at the intersection of health equity and social policy, helping to shape a fairer, more accessible health system for people experiencing disadvantage.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

  • Health Policy Expertise: Experience in health policy development, research, and advocacy, ideally within the health and community services sector.
  • Systems Understanding: A strong grasp of the social determinants of health and how poverty, disadvantage, and systemic inequity shape health outcomes in NSW.
  • Project Leadership: The ability to lead policy projects from end to end — from identifying strategic priorities through to high-quality written outputs including submissions, papers, and reports.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building skills across government health agencies, NGOs, peak bodies, and community partners.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to translate complex health policy issues into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
  • Research & Evidence: A track record of evidence-based policy work, including commissioning or conducting research that informs advocacy strategies.
  • Sector Representation: Experience representing an organisation at public forums, sector events, and in government engagement — including with the Ministry of Health, or similar bodies.
  • Team Leadership: Experience managing a small team, with the ability to support, develop, and collaborate effectively.
  • Mission Alignment: Commitment to social justice and a genuine understanding of how economic, social, and structural factors contribute to health inequity in NSW.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Public Health, Health Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

You can learn more about the role in the Position Description.

What we offer

  • This is a fixed-term, part-time position (28 hours per week) covering parental leave for approximately 14 months, commencing late August 2026.
  • The salary is approximately $120,000 per annum + superannuation + leave loading + salary packaging.
  • As a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed by the ATO as Fringe Benefit Tax Exempt, NCOSS offers staff salary packaging, which can meaningfully increase your take-home pay.
  • Generous leave provisions apply, including additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year for days that aren’t gazetted public holidays.
  • NCOSS’s offices are located in the Paul Ramsay Foundation’s NFP hub at the heritage-listed Yirranma Place, on that part of Gadigal Country also known as Darlinghurst. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

NCOSS welcomes applications from people with the right skills and experience regardless of age, gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other ground protected under NSW or Australian discrimination laws. At NCOSS, we value diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

For First Nations staff, we will provide cultural wellbeing supports, help you make links with First Nations people working in the sector, and we won’t expect you to carry the cultural load for NCOSS.

For people with disability, we will make all reasonable adjustments necessary for you to thrive in the role.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following to recruitment@ncoss.org.au:

  1. An up-to-date CV
  2. A letter of no more than two pages, describing why you’re the right person for the job, based on the Position Description and your knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications close at 11:59pm (23:59) on Sunday 19 July 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Ben McAlpine, Director, Policy & Advocacy at ben@ncoss.org.au using the subject line: Policy Lead (Parental leave cover) – Health enquiry  and ask him to give you a call.

AOD Community Service Worker

We Help Ourselves (WHOS) – Gunyah, Lilyfield NSW

WHOS provides a range of evidence-based therapeutic programs in NSW and Queensland. Further information on our services can be found at  www.whos.com.au

WHOS Gunyah is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for a fulltime AOD Community Service Worker role in our Men’s Program, Gunyah, based at Lilyfield NSW.

Through this role you will be able to provide:

a) assessment, referral, and education,
b) supervision and support to clients in a residential setting,
c) a structured daily program,
d) therapeutic interventions

To be considered applicants must respond to and meet the following selection criteria:

  1. Certificate IV or higher in AOD, Community Services, Mental Health or related field.
  2. Ability to work with clients that have AOD and associated conditions.
  3. Knowledge of the AOD sector,
  4. Work a rotating roster inclusive of day, evening and weekend shifts.
  5. Ability to facilitate groups.
  6. Ability to work within a residential treatment service.
  7. Understanding of harm minimisation strategies.
  8. Unrestricted driving license

Being male is a genuine requirement for this position, under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Remuneration:

  • Remuneration is in accordance with the SCHADSI Award.
  • Salary packaging is available.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

To apply you must have the right to work in Australia, be willing to provide a current National Police Clearance Check and respond to the selection criteria noted above.

Position enquiries and applications which include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume can be sent to the Manager WHOS Gunyah:

Bruce Wright – E: bruce.wright@whos.com.au – M: 0499 324 224.

Applications close: Friday 10th July 2026