Coordinator - Our Way Home

Are you passionate about leading teams that create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children and young people?

What this role actually looks like

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operations of one of our programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive services.

This is a key leadership role where you will support, mentor and guide a dedicated multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, and aligned with program models and contractual requirements.

The role also works closely with a network of dedicated community foster carers, supporting strong therapeutic care environments for children and young people. Experience working within community foster care, including foster carer assessment, support or development, will be highly regarded.

Balancing hands-on leadership with operational oversight, you will play an important role in driving service excellence, continuous improvement, workforce capability and positive client outcomes.

If you are a values-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced and purpose-led environment, we would love to hear from you.

This position is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis based across the South Region (Armadale and Rockingham)

You bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience within community services, child protection or out-of-home care
• Experience working with children and young people impacted by trauma and complex needs
• Strong operational experience, including case planning, safety planning and crisis response
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring staff within a human services setting
• High levels of resilience, emotional intelligence and professional judgement
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and child-centred practice
• Experience in foster care will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• SCHADS Award Level 5.1 – 5.3 $51.00 - $53.31 per hour
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resource
• A supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and families

Ready to take the next step?

Submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria.

For a conversation about the role, please email Jordan Randazzo - Senior Service Manager of South at jordan.randazzo@parkerville.org.au.

Applications close 4PM Monday 25th May 2026. 

Please note Parkerville reserves the right to close the advertisement and appoint prior to the closing date.

Parkerville CYC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and bring their culture, wisdom, and community knowledge to our team.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working With Children Check, National Police Clearance, and Department of Communities 395 Check.