Team Leader - Community Development 5 Old Springhill Road Coniston NSW 2500 & offsite FullTime

5 Old Springhill Road Coniston NSW 2500 & offsite FullTime

• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader - Community Development to join our growing team.

Team Leader - Community Development Full time - Wollongong

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader - Community Development to join our growing team. This role leads a team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality community development and settlement programs for people from refugee backgrounds. If you are passionate about community empowerment, social inclusion and meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to lead work that truly matters.

What's on Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to match work-life balance
• Laptop and travel allowance provided
• Maximise your take-home pay with tax-free salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Award-winning organisation (2025 Outstanding Community Organisation, Illawarra Business Award)
• Culturally diverse workplace
• 2 year contract with possibility of extension

The Role

The Team Leader - Community Development provides day to day leadership, supervision and support to staff and volunteers delivering a varied program of settlement, community development and engagement activities.

You will ensure programs are delivered safely, effectively and in alignment with organisational policies, quality standards and continuous improvement practices. You will also strengthen stakeholder relationships, support staff, and provide informed advice to the General Manager.

About You

You are an empathetic, organised and confident leader who thrives in a dynamic, community focused environment. You bring strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to empowering refugee communities.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in leadership or team supervision
• Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Community Services, Social Sciences or related field
• Experience supporting diverse teams of staff and volunteers, including those with lived experience
• Strong understanding of systemic barriers affecting refugee and CALD communities
• Experience with client management systems, data reporting and documentation
• Excellent communication, time management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated empathy, cultural awareness and human centred practice

About MCCI

MCCI is a non-profit charity supporting multicultural communities across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven and ACT-Queanbeyan regions.

With a diverse team of 300 staff and volunteers who speak 60 languages, we deliver a wide range of services for older people and their carers, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, young people, and families.

Next Steps

For more information about the role, please contact the People and Culture Team on .

MCCI is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential. We are also committed to creating a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and empowered.

Location : 5 Old Springhill Road Coniston NSW 2500 & offsite