Community Development Coordinator

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 social cohesion, 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

The Community Development Coordinator engages with diverse community groups, residents, including those in priority/target areas, internal and external stakeholders and local organisations to develop and implement strategic, innovative and vibrant programs, services and events to meet community needs. Aligning with strategic goals and objectives, the Community Development Coordinator works with community and stakeholders to support and build community connection, social cohesion, cultural awareness and expression, community capacity and autonomy and improve collective wellbeing and resilience.

This role will further develop and enhance the City of Sydney’s work in key community development areas, working across the City of Sydney area. To best support key priority groups, this role is targeted towards a Bilingual candidate with efficient and fluent language in Mandarin.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or knowledge gained through experience in the field of community development or engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of community development initiatives, including events and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and work cooperatively to achieve community outcomes.
• Experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, document preparation, and report writing.

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, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 02 September 2025.

For more information, contact Chris Sipidias, Manager City Spaces on 02 9246 7319.

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

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• 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 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

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, 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.