Community Connections Coordinator – Casino

Purpose of the Community Connections Coordinator role

The Community Connections Coordinator is responsible for developing business opportunities to increase employment opportunities for people with a disability in our new social enterprise, Windara and in the broader community. This role is based in Casino, Northern Rivers.

Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we’re more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Connections Coordinator – Casino enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on 02 9066-5550 to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Role Responsibilities

As a Community Connections Coordinator, your duties will include:

• Work closely with marketing and communications team to develop a comprehensive calendar of events and strategic opportunities.
• Lead initiatives in market research, networking, and relationship building to uncover and leverage new business opportunities.
• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies and community organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date information about industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to enhance strategic planning.
• Achieve and surpass revenue targets by launching innovative business initiatives.
• Drive expansion into new markets and service lines, increasing market share and partnerships.
• Primary point of contact for potential customers at Windara.
• Represent Windara at industry events to elevate brand presence.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong negotiation, persuasion and networking skills to identify and seize new business opportunities to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities.
• Prior experience in business development, sales or marketing.
• Knowledge of disability support landscape, including regulatory requirements and funding mechanisms.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain lasting relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Proven effective and high-quality collaborative skills.
• Attention to detail.

Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.

Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services. Join us in providing exceptional support services in accommodation, community participation supported employment, and support coordination. We operate across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Commitment

At Achieve, it’s more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Do you need more information?

Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on [email protected]

About Achieve: Click HERE to visit the Achieve Australia website to learn more about us.

Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? email [email protected] or call 02 9066-5550 and we will be in contact with you.

Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.

How to apply

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.