Neighbourhood House Coordinator
- Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation
- Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff
- Attractive Salary Packaging available
- Part-time position
- Based in Melton
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (Djerriwarrh) is a highly regarded not-for-profit charitable organisation which has been delivering high quality education, training, employment and youth programs in the western suburbs of Melbourne since 1989. Djerriwarrh’s purpose is ‘to support people and communities to learn, connect and grow’. Djerriwarrh has an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.
Program:
The Neighbourhood House liaises closely with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Network West, other Neighbourhood House providers, Learn Locals, and community organisations in Melton, along with DFFH, DET, Centrelink, local government, community members, employers/businesses, schools and local community networks to identify community development needs.
Role:
We are seeking a suitably qualified Neighbourhood House Coordinator to take responsibility for the strategic planning, program development, volunteer management and day-to-day operations of the Neighbourhood House activities including special projects*. The Neighbourhood House Coordinator is responsible for Neighbourhood House direction and policies and complying with the service agreement.
*Special projects include the current Homework Club and the Good Shepherd No Interest Loan scheme (NILs) program.
Skills/Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in Community development or similar discipline plus a minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in the community sector.
Position Description:
For a position description and information on how to apply please click on the following links:
Applications Direction Neighbourhood Coordinator – October 2026
Neighbourhood House Coordinator PD – October 2026
Applications must include a cover letter, an address to the Key Selection Criteria and a current resume. Applicants who do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be contacted.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 16 November 2026
Djerriwarrh is a Child Safe Organisation committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and supportive environments. Successful applicants will be required to comply with Djerriwarrh’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and mandatory screening requirements.
Djerriwarrh actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender and sexually diverse people and people with a disability.
