Full time contract to 30 June 2027 (Job #02370)

$91k - $98k + 12% Super – dependent on relevant experience, skills and knowledge.

About the Position

Reporting to the Social Wellbeing Coordinator, this role sits within the Community Services/Active Ageing and Ability Team. You will develop and coordinate programs that promote social inclusion and enhance wellbeing, improving quality of life for older residents in the City of Onkaparinga.

Success in this role relies on your ability to engage with the community, identify social opportunities, and collaborate with a wide range of service providers to deliver meaningful activities.

Applicants should demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in aged care and disability services, with a focus on wellness outcomes and a strengths-based approach. Experience in service planning, program delivery, and volunteer coordination is essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a passionate, highly motivated team dedicated to community service excellence and making a real difference in people’s lives.

About You

You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the delivery of aged care and/or community programs. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working with the team and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds. Your experience in supervising staff and volunteers is essential, along with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Your knowledge of community development principles and volunteer standards will support you in this role. You will have the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities to meet reporting requirements.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Program delivery and coordination – Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating aged care, disability, or community-based programs.
2. Volunteer and staff management – Proven ability to recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers and staff.
3. Communication and interpersonal skills – Strong ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, with excellent verbal, written, and advocacy skills.
4. Organisational skills – High-level planning, problem-solving, and time management skills, including experience with budgets, reporting, and program documentation.
5. Customer service and community focus – Commitment to high-quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and empowering participants to build confidence and connections.
6. Knowledge and compliance – Understanding of community development principles, volunteer standards, and relevant quality frameworks (e.g., Aged Care Quality Standards), with the ability to apply equity, diversity, and WHS practices.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working
• Free parking
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

We encourage applicants to contact Lisa Elder, Social Wellbeing Coordinator on 0481 484 157 to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilitie. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing. The successful applicant must possess and provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) “Not Prohibited” Working with Children Check and Aged Care Sector Check prior to offer of employment.

Applications close – 9am Monday 3 November 2025