Community Development Coordinator

The Role

Join St John Queensland and play a key role in reducing social isolation for older Australians through impactful community programs.

This dynamic, community-focused role sits within our Community Development team to provide program development, support and community engagement for the government funded Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) and coordinating a dedicated team of 40–70 volunteers.

Based in Nundah, you’ll blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery—building strong partnerships, supporting volunteers, and ensuring programs meet funding, compliance, and community needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support a diverse team of volunteers in line with the Volunteer Recruitment Plan.
• Build and sustain relationships with placement providers and other community stakeholders.
• Travel interstate when required to visit facilities and volunteers.
• Attend network/stakeholder events as required.
• Maintain accurate client and volunteer records across relevant databases and systems.
• Promote and support internal training initiatives such as Dementia Awareness and Inclusion & Diversity.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, aged care standards, and risk management policies.
• Adhere to the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement through regular review and implementation.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with internal staff to support service delivery.
• Engage in community events and build partnerships with local service providers.
• Support feedback processes, continuous improvement actions, and complaints management.
• Complete timely reporting and contribute to planning and achieving KPIs and strategic goals.
• Expand home visit and social support programs and explore new opportunities for social connection.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by your manager as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in community services, aged care, disability, or not-for-profit environments
• A degree or relevant qualification in community development, social work, or a related field is preferred
• Proven ability to coordinate programs and engage volunteers or stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach
• Confident creating written content and using social media platforms
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office, CRM systems, reporting tools)
• Understanding of challenges faced by older people
• Current driver’s licence
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain).

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about community connection and want to make a genuine impact, apply now.

Applications close at COB on Thursday, 27 August 2026.