About Multicultural Australia

Multicultural Australia supports thousands of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers across Queensland to find their place in society. We are committed to fostering connections, empowering communities, and building a future where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our compassionate, person-centred approach ensures that people from diverse backgrounds receive the support they need to thrive.

At Multicultural Australia, we believe in building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We offer opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals from migrant backgrounds.

About the Role

The Community Development and Engagement Function at Multicultural Australia leads initiatives that strengthen community connections and support regional development. A key focus of this function is the Community Hubs program, which operates within primary schools to build bridges between families—particularly mothers of pre-school-aged children from diverse cultural backgrounds—and the wider community. Community Hubs create inclusive, welcoming environments that foster connection, learning, and support.

The Community Hubs Support Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting the successful delivery of three Community Hubs in Toowoomba. This includes coordinating Hub activities, mentoring Hub Leaders, fostering relationships with school leadership, and ensuring alignment with national and regional program goals. The coordinator also supports data collection, reporting, and service collaboration, ensuring programs are responsive to local community needs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Community Hubs Coordination and Leadership

Oversee the effective operations of three Community Hubs in Toowoomba.

Mentor, guide, and support Hub Leaders, including identifying and addressing professional development needs.

Facilitate regular meetings with Hub Leaders and provide a forum for sharing best practices and collaborative problem-solving.

Lead review and planning meetings with school principals to support program alignment and strategic development.

Build and maintain partnerships with local services, schools, and the national hubs network to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

Collaborate with school leadership and community stakeholders to identify service gaps and co-develop community-based solutions.

Collect, review, and submit data and reports related to Hub activities in accordance with program guidelines and timelines.

Represent Multicultural Australia and the Toowoomba Hubs at regional and national meetings as required.

Organisational Expectations

Uphold and model Multicultural Australia's values, vision, and Practice Framework.

Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, including those related to workplace health and safety.

Support the delivery of organisational events, cultural training, and administrative functions as required.

What You’ll Bring

Relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, social work, education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.

Possession of (or eligibility and willingness to obtain)

Blue Card (Working with Children)

National Police Clearance.

Demonstrated understanding of the local needs of families in vulnerable communities, particularly women and children aged 0–5.

Proven experience in leading teams and supporting the delivery of community-focused programs.

Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with community groups, service providers, and government agencies.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Desirable Skills:

Experience working cross-culturally, with a strong understanding of cultural competence and inclusion.

Background in client engagement, case work, community development, and referral pathways.

Familiarity with school-community partnerships and early childhood development programs.

Fixed term part time 0.6 FTE to 30th June 2026

Location: Toowoomba

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today by submitting your application. Please submit before 24th October 2025.

For any queries, please contact Kelly Buckingham - Regional Manager at [email protected]

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we may interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

At Multicultural Australia, we pursue a workforce that is as diverse as our community - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and belief - and reflects the communities we work in. We recognize diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.