Community Engagement Coordinator - Geelong
About Opendoor
Opendoor is a community-driven not-for-profit empowering individuals with services, support, programs, and opportunities that improve lives.
Since 1986, we have supported vulnerable people, regardless of age, race, ability, or situation, through guidance, skill development, and fostering independence.
At Opendoor, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.
Each year, we help thousands of people across Australia through practical, person-centred programs spanning employment, training, disability support, youth, allied health and social enterprise.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Transition to Work (TtW) program in Melbourne’s North-Western suburbs and the Barwon region, on a full-time permanent basis. This role comes with a fully maintained company vehicle.
Reporting to the Barwon Site Manager, this role is central to strengthening community connections, expanding employer partnerships, and promoting the TtW program to schools, community organisations and industry stakeholders.
You will play a key role in driving referrals, supporting sustainable employment outcomes for young people aged 15–24, and contributing to the ongoing growth and viability of the program.
You’ll be Responsible for:
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers, schools, training providers and community organisations
- Promoting the TtW program through marketing, networking events, expos and community engagement activities
- Supporting achievement of employment and referral targets in line with funding agreements
- Monitoring labour market trends and identifying new business and growth opportunities
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and ensuring compliance with contractual and reporting requirements
- Advocating for participants and facilitating quality job matches
About You
You’re a relationship-driven business developer who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You combine strong commercial acumen with a genuine commitment to person-centred service delivery.
You will bring:
- Experience in employment services, workforce programs or other government-funded programs
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding placement or engagement targets
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills
- Knowledge of local labour markets and community needs
- A Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or a related discipline
- Sound understanding of compliance, reporting and quality management systems
- High-level communication skills and the ability to work across diverse community and corporate settings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using CRM systems
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
Bonus points if you have:
- Direct experience within the Transition to Work or broader employment services sector
- Experience supporting young people with multiple barriers to employment
- Demonstrated creativity in developing innovative engagement strategies
Why Join Opendoor?
When you join Opendoor, you’ll be part of a workplace that’s:
- Values-driven – where optimism, inclusion and respect guide everything we do
- Flexible and supportive – with hybrid working options
- Rewarding – with access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Collaborative – you’ll work with passionate people making a difference every day
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.
For questions, please contact Roisin Carnie on 0434371934 or via roisinc@opendoor.org.au
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.
Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.
Child Safety
Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.
