Community Support & Engagement Officer

More than housing. Building belonging.

Are you people focused, community minded and passionate about helping women feel connected, supported and empowered?

Our Community Support & Engagement Officers help create a welcoming and inclusive community at Tucker St, supporting women to sustain their tenancy, build confidence and connect with the services, opportunities and relationships that help them thrive.

As a trusted point of contact, you'll build meaningful relationships, provide practical support and bring community initiatives to life through engagement activities, events and partnerships that strengthen connection and belonging.

At YWCA, we believe a safe and secure home can change a life. You will help make that possible and be part of a supportive, values led team that learns and grows together. Learn more about us here.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• bring experience in community services, case work, housing support or a related field
• have relevant qualifications in in community services, social work, housing or a related discipline
• enjoy building trusted relationships and supporting people to achieve their goals
• work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally safe approach
• value meaningful work that creates positive community outcomes
• enjoy connecting people with services, opportunities and each other
• thrive in a collaborative, values-led team environment
• are passionate about supporting women to feel safe, included and connected in their community

For more information about this role, please see the linked position description.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Questions?

If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Tammy, Community Engagement Co-Ordinator via sa-housing@ywca.org.au.

Why The Y?

At YWCA Australia, our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality, Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.

Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team, 95% see our values lived through leadership, and 93% would recommend working here.

Sounds like you? Apply now!

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!

Applications close at the end of the day on 6 September 2026.

We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

As part of our selection process, preferred candidates are required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a working rights declaration, medical and pre‑existing injuries declaration, a valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle, a valid state‑based Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.