Community Centre Coordinator (Gilles Plains)

Fixed term, Part time (0.58 FTE) | Location: Gilles Plains
- Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
- SCHADS L4 + PBI salary packaging to take home pay

**Step into a dynamic leadership role at the heart of the community!**

**Your new role**

As a Community Centre Coordinator, you will play a key role in leading and supporting the day-to-day activities of Wandana Community Centre. This is a hands-on role that involves engaging with the community, working alongside local partners, and coordinating programs that make a real difference. By building strong relationships and creating inclusive initiatives, you will ensure the centre stays connected, welcoming, and aligned with Centacare’s mission and values.

**What you will be doing**
- Be the friendly face of the centre
- greet visitors, answer phone calls and assist with general enquiries
- Help deliver current programs and look for new opportunities that meet community needs
- Plan and coordinate local events, working alongside volunteers and community members
- Be flexible and ready to pitch in as part of a small, hardworking team
- Manage petty cash and the site credit card responsibly, including monthly reconciliations
- Assist with site maintenance needs in partnership with the Manager

This role is contracted until 30 June 2026.

**What you need to bring**

**Mest have**:

- Minimum Certificate 4 in Community Services or equivalent.
- Proven experience in promoting and developing teamwork and an effective work workplace
- Ability to drive engagement and brand awareness through social media and marketing initiatives
- Demonstrated skills relating to tender writing and grant submissions
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and consultative skills
- Experience in leading individuals and teams and projects
- Demonstrated enthusiasm to drive growth and continuous improvement
- Current WWCC
- Valid Driver's Licence

**Bonus if you have these.. But not necessary**

- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience and/or qualification in adult education
- Experience managing volunteers
- Experience using Athena Penelope electronic client management system
- Culture and Benefits

See attached position description for full details.

**Why Choose Centacare?**
- A supportive and dynamic team, focused on delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
- Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in the community.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
- Longstanding and reputable organisation

**Who we are**

Each year, Centacare supports more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services
- Our Story

**Ready to Apply?**

**Closing Date: Monday, 1 September 2025**

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Leah Howard, Manager on 0439 839 064.

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

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