Thrive Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Liaison & Administration Worker to join our team at our Lithgow office. This is a maternity leave cover position – until June 2027.
The Community Liaison & Administration Worker plays a key role in supporting the effective functioning of the Lithgow office and the delivery of Thrive’s Community and Family Support (CAFS) program. The role involves assisting with intake and referrals, acting as the first point of contact for families seeking support, completing routine administrative tasks, and contributing to community programs and initiatives. The position also supports community engagement activities, promotes Thrive Services within the local community, and helps ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
This role is primarily based at the Thrive Services Lithgow office, however will require occasional travel to the Katoomba office for training, workshops, meetings, and other organisational activities, while also providing administrative and program support to Blue Mountains-based services when required.
About the role
Hours: Part-Time | 18 hours per week
Award: SCHADS 2010 Level 3 (leave entitlements & option to salary package)
Location: Lithgow NSW
About you
To be successful in your application, you will need:
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in administration, coordination, or support roles within the community services sector.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or diploma qualifications in community services or a similar field, or currently undertaking study in this field.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent skills in computer programs such as MS Office, and ability to learn new databases and programs.
- Understanding of intake processes and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- A current NSW Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- A National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
- A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
The Benefits
At Thrive Services, we offer a range of employee benefits including salary packaging options, additional paid leave over the Christmas period, paid parental leave, a company-provided laptop and phone, and a supportive, family-friendly work culture.
How to apply
To be considered for an interview, please submit BOTH a resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria above. For further information, to request the position description or to submit your application, please email Karen van Woudenberg at: info@thriveservices.org.au
Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered. Interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received.
