Job Description
POSITION TITLE: School Hubs Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Community Programs
OPERATIONAL BASE: Karitane Linking Families – Fairfield Heights with mid-year move to Karitane Carramar. Role will require travel to Fairfield and Bankstown LGAs.
CLASSIFICATION: Health Service Manager – Level 1 (SCHADS Level 5 equivalent)
STATUS: Part time - 28hrs per week (parental leave cover) up to 30 April 2027
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A (including annual Influenza Vaccinations)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Programs Coordinator
_____________________________________________________________________________________
ABOUT YOU:
You are an experienced community‑focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships and fostering meaningful partnerships. In this role, you will support and coordinate Community Hub Leaders working across primary schools in the Fairfield and Bankstown LGAs. These hubs deliver place‑based programs that empower refugee and migrant parents and carers. Your passion for working with families and diverse communities, combined with your ability to build effective partnerships, will strengthen community connections, and help create welcoming, supportive hubs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
In this role:
You will have exceptional skills in connecting and engaging with children and families, and other stakeholders in a community setting.
You are passionate about building parent’s confidence and capacity to parent, and improving health and developmental outcomes for children through coaching, parent education and support.
You will be flexible and able to meet parents where they are in their parenting journey, to provide supports that best meet their need at the time.
You will be comfortable working across environments such as in an office, school spaces, in community spaces like libraries and parks, and in the family home when required.
You will embrace, and want to continue learning about the cultural, generational and socioeconomic differences that exist within our SWS community.
You will have experience in program development, coordination and implementation.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Schools Community Hubs Coordinator will provide support functions across community hubs in
the Fairfield and Bankstown areas, working closely with Community Hub Leaders and School Principals to ensure the community hubs are reaching their potential. This role will require regular local travel in Southwest Sydney and periodic interstate travel for professional development opportunities provided by Community Hubs Australia.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: (Each criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)
1. Qualifications and demonstrated experience in social or health services, education or community services or equivalent.
2. Understanding of community-based service systems and ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations, including education.
3. Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate for the leadership and coordination of services to support the best outcomes for families.
4. Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting families and their children including the local needs of migrants in their communities, those who are humanitarian arrivals and those from a non-English speaking background.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills (including providing reports, data management); interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder team to facilitate access to services for children, families and the local community.
7. Capacity to work autonomously, be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills.
full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under employment opportunities: www.karitane.com.au
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Temporary part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
This position may be required to provide clinical services via Telehealth in a work from home capacity.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants
VACCINATIONS
Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.
NOTE - please read and understand NSW Health policy directive for more information - https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2024_015.pdf
Benefits of a career at Karitane
Dynamic team
Innovative organisation
That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
Professional development, support and mentoring
Opportunity to salary package tax free (as a not-for-profit and registered charity)
12 5% Super as an Employer contribution
Additional leave, accrued day off once a month where applicable
Encouraged to achieve your full potential
Respected and recognised
Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
Meaningful work – that makes a difference
Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a cover letter and your current CV addressing the selection criteria.
Enquiries and applications via email should be addressed to leanne.bratel@health.nsw.gov.au
For further information or a confidential discussion contact:
Lee Bratel 0407XXXXXX (Community Programs Manager)
Close date: Sunday 22 February 2026.
DEPARTMENT: Community Programs
OPERATIONAL BASE: Karitane Linking Families – Fairfield Heights with mid-year move to Karitane Carramar. Role will require travel to Fairfield and Bankstown LGAs.
CLASSIFICATION: Health Service Manager – Level 1 (SCHADS Level 5 equivalent)
STATUS: Part time - 28hrs per week (parental leave cover) up to 30 April 2027
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A (including annual Influenza Vaccinations)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Programs Coordinator
_____________________________________________________________________________________
ABOUT YOU:
You are an experienced community‑focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships and fostering meaningful partnerships. In this role, you will support and coordinate Community Hub Leaders working across primary schools in the Fairfield and Bankstown LGAs. These hubs deliver place‑based programs that empower refugee and migrant parents and carers. Your passion for working with families and diverse communities, combined with your ability to build effective partnerships, will strengthen community connections, and help create welcoming, supportive hubs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
In this role:
You will have exceptional skills in connecting and engaging with children and families, and other stakeholders in a community setting.
You are passionate about building parent’s confidence and capacity to parent, and improving health and developmental outcomes for children through coaching, parent education and support.
You will be flexible and able to meet parents where they are in their parenting journey, to provide supports that best meet their need at the time.
You will be comfortable working across environments such as in an office, school spaces, in community spaces like libraries and parks, and in the family home when required.
You will embrace, and want to continue learning about the cultural, generational and socioeconomic differences that exist within our SWS community.
You will have experience in program development, coordination and implementation.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Schools Community Hubs Coordinator will provide support functions across community hubs in
the Fairfield and Bankstown areas, working closely with Community Hub Leaders and School Principals to ensure the community hubs are reaching their potential. This role will require regular local travel in Southwest Sydney and periodic interstate travel for professional development opportunities provided by Community Hubs Australia.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: (Each criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)
1. Qualifications and demonstrated experience in social or health services, education or community services or equivalent.
2. Understanding of community-based service systems and ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations, including education.
3. Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate for the leadership and coordination of services to support the best outcomes for families.
4. Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting families and their children including the local needs of migrants in their communities, those who are humanitarian arrivals and those from a non-English speaking background.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills (including providing reports, data management); interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder team to facilitate access to services for children, families and the local community.
7. Capacity to work autonomously, be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills.
full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under employment opportunities: www.karitane.com.au
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Temporary part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
This position may be required to provide clinical services via Telehealth in a work from home capacity.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants
VACCINATIONS
Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.
NOTE - please read and understand NSW Health policy directive for more information - https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2024_015.pdf
Benefits of a career at Karitane
Dynamic team
Innovative organisation
That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
Professional development, support and mentoring
Opportunity to salary package tax free (as a not-for-profit and registered charity)
12 5% Super as an Employer contribution
Additional leave, accrued day off once a month where applicable
Encouraged to achieve your full potential
Respected and recognised
Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
Meaningful work – that makes a difference
Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a cover letter and your current CV addressing the selection criteria.
Enquiries and applications via email should be addressed to leanne.bratel@health.nsw.gov.au
For further information or a confidential discussion contact:
Lee Bratel 0407XXXXXX (Community Programs Manager)
Close date: Sunday 22 February 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The School Hubs Coordinator - Community Programs position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Carramar offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
