Exciting Opportunity for a Community Collaboration Coordinator
Advance equity and wellbeing for women and girls across Queensland
Lead a passionate team to deliver innovative, community-led programs
Work in a values-driven, feminist organisation

Are you a collaborative and compassionate leader with a passion for community development and gender equity? Do you thrive in co-creating programs with diverse communities to prevent gendered violence and promote health and wellbeing? If you're excited to lead community-centred initiatives in a feminist organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Women’s Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) are leaders in women’s health, gender equality, and the primary prevention of violence. We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been improving health outcomes for women for over 40 years. Our vision is to create a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving.

Our work focusses on HEALTHY WOMEN and SYSTEMS CHANGE and includes counselling and support services, healing and recovery after violence, health promotion, community violence prevention, professional education, capacity building, systems leadership and policy development.

Our work focusses on creating better outcomes for cohorts experiencing the highest rates of health disadvantage and inequality. We are a pro-choice organisation that supports people with diverse bodies, sexualities and gender identities. We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that our services are accessible and welcoming to all. Our staff team of 30+ are amazing, passionate and supportive people who work collaboratively to create a better world.

Our head office is located on unceded Jagera and Turrbal Land in South Brisbane, with many of our services spanning across the entire state.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Community Collaboration Coordinator, you will:

Lead with compassion: Supervise a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, guiding project priorities and creating a positive, collaborative culture.

Co-create community projects: Apply community development principles to co-design and deliver initiatives that prevent gendered violence and improve health outcomes for women and girls.

Build strong partnerships: Engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including community groups, service providers, and government agencies.

Amplify impact: Evaluate programs, prepare grant applications, and contribute to quality improvement and innovation that drives long-term change for women, girls and gender-diverse people.

This is an office-based role located in South Brisbane. It also involves engagement with communities across Queensland, including facilitating meetings, training delivery, and intrastate travel.

ABOUT YOU

You’re passionate about working alongside communities to create healthier, more equitable futures. You understand that meaningful change is built on deep relationships, inclusive practice, and collaborative action.

Strategic leader and mentor: You have experience leading teams and managing multiple projects while fostering a values-aligned, high-performing environment.

Community development champion: You are grounded in participatory approaches and have experience co-creating initiatives with diverse communities.

Engaging communicator and trainer: You facilitate engaging training, events and partnerships that empower people to lead local change.

Collaborative partner: You build and sustain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and know how to work across sectors to achieve shared goals.

Equity-driven practitioner: You centre intersectional, trauma-informed, and feminist frameworks in all aspects of your work.

Join us in leading community-led change that advances health, safety and equality for women, girls and gender-diverse people across Queensland.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Joining WHEQ means becoming part of a collaborative and values-driven team dedicated to supporting women and girls across Queensland. Benefits include:

Impactful work in a feminist organisation: Be part of creating a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe, and thriving.

Incredible team: With a supportive team, clear values, and regular opportunities for learning and connecting, WHEQ offers a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace.

Commitment to learning and growth: Access to formal and informal training opportunities, supported by an allocated professional development budget.

Fantastic work environment: This 0.8FTE office-based role is in lively South Brisbane, in a freshly designed space close to public transport.

Competitive salary: Starting at Level 5-6 SCHADS [between $49.28-$56.22 per hour, depending on your skills, experience and qualifications]. Further increase your take-home pay with the option to salary package up to $15,900 annually.

INTERESTED?

Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply if this role speaks to you! Share your passion and initiative with us.

WHEQ is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from a diversity of people from all backgrounds.

People living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you require modifications with the application process to meet your access needs, please let us know. We want to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via Seek, including:

Your CV/Resume

A Cover Letter: Maximum 2 pages, briefly addressing the following:

What’s motivating you to apply for this role?

A brief overview of your previous experience and how it aligns with the skills we’re looking for (outlined in the Position Description below)

How would you apply community development principles to the development of cocreated gender equity initiatives in diverse communities across Queensland?

What will you bring to our organisation?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — please apply early to ensure you’re considered!

We appreciate the time and effort you invest in your application and will advise all applicants of the outcome by 30 July 2025.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] with the subject line: Community Collaborations Coordinator inquiry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION - Community Collaboration Coordinator

Reports to: Health and Equality Lead
Work location: South Brisbane, with some intrastate travel required.
Classification: Social, Community, Homecare & Disability Services Industrial Award 2010
Remuneration: As per contract Working Hours: 30.4 hours per week (0.8FTE) Normal Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm or as negotiated

The Role

The Community Collaboration Coordinator is responsible for leading a team in the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of community programs, networks, events, and professional education designed to create healthier, safer and more equal communities for women in Queensland. The position has a strong focus on supporting communities, organisations and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultures to prevent gendered violence, alongside health promotion for priority cohorts.

Reporting Structure

The Community Collaboration Coordinator reports to the Health and Equality Lead and line manages a small team. The role collaborates across the organisation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact programs and initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

Leading project teams and co-developing and delivering community programs, alongside supporting senior employees with the operation of a community organisation of a complex nature.

Team Leadership and Supervision

Provide line management, coordination, support and supervision for team members and volunteers

Develop, monitor and manage project and program level budgets

Set priorities, guide work plans, and support team collaboration and performance

Contribute to a positive workplace culture and champion organisational values.

Co-creation of programs with communities

Apply community development principles to co-develop, deliver, and evaluate community-based projects and events that enhance community capacity to prevent gendered violence and promote women’s health

Collaborate with participants, community members, service providers, team members and researchers to develop evidence-based programs tailored to community needs

Develop and nurture professional partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, corporate sponsors, philanthropic groups, and community organisations and groups

Co-develop and deliver education and training on gendered violence, women’s health, primary prevention, and gender equity

Represent WHEQ in alliances, forums, and networks

Prepare grant applications and funding proposals to support community collaboration initiatives

Evaluation, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Monitor program impact, ensuring initiatives meet KPIs, funding agreements, and organisational priorities

Stay current with best-practice principles, research and community co-creation methodologies.

Ensure compliance with funding agreements, contractual obligations and WHEQ’s strategic objectives, including meeting all KPIs and reporting requirements.

Identify and implement opportunities for quality improvement and innovation

Oversee program evaluation, data collection, analysis, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Stronger community networks – WHEQ’s community collaboration initiatives successfully support, educate, and empower women and girls across Queensland.

Co-created community programs – Programs of work are codeveloped and implemented with diverse communities across Queensland

Innovation and continuous improvement – Programs are regularly evaluated and adapted based on community feedback and emerging best practices.

Compassionate and effective leadership – Team members feel supported, engaged, and empowered, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team.

Impactful Partnerships – Strong stakeholder relationships foster new opportunities, program streams, and policy influence.

Positive Culture: Active contribution to a reflective, collaborative, and values-driven team environment.

Key Requirements in the Role

Compassionate leadership

Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously

Experience supervising staff, including work planning, coaching, and professional development

Knowledge of Community Development in a health context

Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating community engagement or health promotion programs

Strong understanding of gender equity, violence prevention, and women’s health initiatives

Stakeholder engagement and partnerships

Ability to build and maintain relationships with government, health, corporate, and community partners

Strong public speaking and facilitation skills for training and education programs

Evaluation and continuous improvement

Experience monitoring program outcomes, developing reports, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements

Ability to use data and feedback to drive program innovation and continuous improvement

Commitment to WHEQ’s purpose and values

Strong understanding of feminist, intersectional, and trauma-informed approaches to women’s health and gender equity

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice in health promotion work

Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Community Development, Public Health, Social Work, or related fields

Minimum 5 years’ experience in community development, engagement, prevention, or health promotion

Minimum 2 years’ experience leading teams

Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Ability to travel within Queensland as required

Strong digital literacy

Experience with event planning, grant writing, or policy development is desirable