(Internal Candidates Only)
About the Role
The Leisure Program Coordinator plays a key role in bringing our community learning programs to life.
You’ll coordinate a diverse range of leisure courses, working closely with tutors, program specialists, and internal teams to ensure programs are well planned, well attended, and genuinely connected to community need.
This role sits within The Community College and blends program coordination, community engagement, and operational delivery to support programs that are visible, viable, and meaningful.
As outlined in the position description, the role is a critical connector between community, tutors, and program delivery, helping strengthen participation and pathways into further learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Program Coordination and Delivery
- Coordinate scheduling of classes, venues, and program logistics
- Support the engagement and onboarding of tutors
- Ensure programs align with community needs and WEA Co values
- Monitor program viability and support sustainable delivery
Community Engagement and Growth
- Build relationships with tutors, community groups, and local partners
- Support events, expos, and outreach activities
- Contribute to course promotion, including social media, guides, and campaigns
Operations and Compliance
- Maintain accurate program and student data
- Support safe and compliant use of facilities
- Work within established systems and processes
People and Program Support
- Provide coordination support to tutors to enable strong student experiences
- Gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement
What You Bring
You don’t need to come from a traditional education pathway, but you do need to bring strong coordination capability and a genuine connection to community.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Coordinate programs, schedules, and competing priorities with confidence
- Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Build strong working relationships with tutors, learners, and teams
- Use systems and technology (Microsoft 365, databases, or similar) with ease
- Respond to challenges with sound judgement and a solutions focus
- Engage respectfully with communities experiencing barriers to participation
These capabilities reflect the essential selection criteria for the role and will be assessed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer
At WEA Co, we focus on creating an environment where people can do meaningful work and continue to grow.
Balance
Flexible work arrangements aligned to your role
Growth
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Salary Packaging
Increase your take-home pay through PBI salary packaging
Fitness Passport
Discounted access to gyms and fitness facilities
(Benefits may vary depending on employment type and role requirements)
Additional Information
- Based in Wollongong, with local travel across the Illawarra and surrounding regions
- Some work outside standard hours may be required for community events
- Employment is subject to relevant checks (e.g. Working With Children Check, Police Check)
Why Join Us
This role is more than coordination.
It’s about creating opportunities for people to reconnect with learning, build confidence, and take their next step.
If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people, programs, and purpose together, we’d love to hear from you.
