About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

As the Vinnies Vans State Support Coordinator you will lead policy and program support for Vinnies Vans Services across the state, working with the state Manager – Vinnies Vans.

Your Responsibility

• Support the establishment of state-wide systems to improve the experiences of the people we assist in accessing Vinnies Vans.
• Lead in developing effective written statements, reports and communications related to Vinnies Vans services and programs, including program documentation and reporting to donors. 
• Support the maintenance of an effective system of State-wide data collection for the Society’s vans services, working collaboratively with ICT, the Member Programs Team, Advocacy, Governance and Vinnies Services.
• Actively support the work of the Vinnies Vans Manager in driving sponsorships, fundraising and corporate connections through Vinnies Vans, working collaboratively with the Fundraising Team to meet set targets.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of the Strategic Plan within their team.
• Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards.
• Support the Manager – Vinnies Vans to liaise with the client group, government agencies, community groups, corporate organisations and other relevant individuals and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate sponsorship and support.

You Will Need 

• Tertiary qualification and / or equivalent relevant experience in Community Services or related field
• Outstanding communication skills including in written and verbal presentations and relationship building
• The ability to establish and drive new programs and systems across a large organisation
• Proven ability to meet fundraising goals based on the provision of a key community service or project
• Strong understanding of issues surrounding homelessness and financial crisis in NSW

Apply Now 

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.