The Organisation

Since 1988, Easy Care Gardening (ECG) has supported older people across Sydney’s lower and upper north shore. We are a for-purpose, not-for-profit organisation delivering services under the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). ECG promotes physical activity, client choice, and shared learning while making gardens safer and more enjoyable. We help clients build social connections, a sense of purpose, and belonging, supporting them to feel more in control of their lives. We uphold clients’ dignity and independence, working collaboratively so older people can take part in services, share their skills, and learn new ones. With Australia’s aging and increasingly isolated population, maintaining gardens can improve physical and mental wellbeing, enhance community connections, and support independence, reducing the need for earlier transitions to residential aged care and improving quality of life for clients, their families, and the broader community.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to grow your career in the community sector while making a direct impact on older people’s independence, dignity, and connection.

As Australia’s aged care sector evolves, ECG is adapting to meet these reforms. We are seeking a proactive and community-minded Coordinator to help shape how we deliver meaningful services while building a strong and motivated volunteer workforce. Leading a service area and teams, this role balances client engagement, service delivery, and volunteer leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct client support planning and engagement, maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files.

Coordinate and co-schedule services, ensuring safe, timely, and personalised delivery, meeting client individual needs.

Develop area-based team plans to drive key priorities and outcomes.

Mentor and support volunteers local team strength and cohesion.

Monitor volunteer progress around goals, identifying risks and supporting progress

Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions through milestone events and team activities.

Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations to strengthen volunteer pipelines and community engagemtn

Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, WHS, and ECG policies.

Champion best practice and adopt solutions that ensure ECG operates sustainably into the future.

About You

You’re a people person who thrives on connection, teamwork, and making a difference. You enjoy balancing coordination with hands-on engagement, bringing strong organisational skills alongside empathy and leadership.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience in aged care, community services, or a related field, with a passion for social value and impact

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Confidence in mentoring, coaching, or teams.

Gardening interest (horticulture qualifications desirable but not essential).

A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and safety for older people.

What We Offer

Full-time role

SCHADS Award Level 3 classification

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A meaningful role where your work directly supports older people and strengthens community resilience

Other Requirements

Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

National Police Check and WWC clearance.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.