MNSW - Community Res Engagement Coordinator

Department: Community and Policy
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 81335
Community Res Engagement Coordinator
Multicultural NSW

Location – Parramatta
Employment type – Temporary Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Grade – Clerk Grade 7/8
Salary – $113,574 pa - $125,720 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Make a meaningful impact supporting communities affected by the Bondi NSW Terrorist Attack (14 December 2025).

As the Community Resilience & Engagement Coordinator, you will lead recovery and resilience initiatives, working alongside the community to identify needs, connect people with accurate information and resources, and strengthen local capacity. This is a purpose-driven role for a proactive professional committed to building strong, resilient communities.

What you’ll do

Join the Community Resilience unit within the Community and Policy division at Multicultural NSW and help strengthen communities in times of need. In this community-focused role, you will work alongside local organisations and stakeholders to support recovery, foster social cohesion and build long-term resilience across NSW.

Identify community strengths, needs and resilience capacity
Partner with community organisations and stakeholders to deliver community-led initiatives
Establish and support local Community Resilience Networks
Contribute to recovery and resilience strategies and action plans
Share accurate information and connect communities with support services
Collaborate with recovery workers, agencies and community leaders
Build community capability to strengthen future resilience

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a capable, community-focused professional who thrives in dynamic environments and builds strong partnerships to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications in social work, social sciences, community development or welfare, with 2+ years’ experience
Knowledge of Multicultural NSW’s legislative framework and priorities
Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and diverse stakeholders
Current NSW driver licence
Flexibility to travel and work outside standard hours as required

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/

We do work that really matters

At Multicultural NSW you’ll be helping connect and unite people to develop resilient and welcoming communities. You’ll be supporting NSW to be the most successful multicultural society in the world.

Our work matters. We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that allow us to promote cultural and religious diversity and social harmony.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Friday, 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Multicultural NSW, please contact the hiring manager Thilda Yang via email at thida.yang@multicultural.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at poppy.sgro@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.