CALDA is seeking an experienced and energetic Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate and host community activities and events for older people and people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
This is a hands-on position. We are specifically looking for someone who has previous experience organising and hosting activity groups or community events within the aged care or NDIS sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate regular seniors' activity groups, community events, outings, workshops and special events.
- Act as the event host/MC, creating an engaging, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for participants.
- Develop activity programs suitable for older people and people with disability, considering mobility, safety, cultural background and individual needs.
- Coordinate venues, restaurants, transport, suppliers, performers, volunteers and other event resources.
- Manage event registrations, attendance lists, schedules and participant communications.
- Provide clear event briefings to staff and volunteers and coordinate activities on the day.
- Build positive relationships with participants, families, community groups and local organisations.
- Collect participant feedback and identify opportunities to improve future activities.
- Support promotion of CALDA events through community networks and social media.
- Maintain appropriate event documentation, attendance records, risk assessments and incident records.
- Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant aged care, NDIS, WHS and organisational requirements.
- Assist with the development of new and innovative activities that encourage social connection, cultural participation, wellbeing and community engagement.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Previous experience in aged care, NDIS, disability or community services.
- Demonstrated experience in organising and hosting seniors' activity groups, disability programs, community activities or events.
- Confidence speaking in front of groups and hosting activities.
- Strong event planning, organisation and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when working with older people and culturally diverse communities.
- Ability to manage multiple events and coordinate different stakeholders.
- A caring, patient and respectful approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
- Current Australian driver's licence and ability to travel to different event locations.
- Current National Police Check and/or relevant worker screening, or willingness to obtain.
Highly Desirable
- Experience as an Activity Coordinator, Lifestyle Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Support Worker, Care Coordinator or Event Coordinator within aged care or NDIS.
- Experience organising group outings, cultural activities, information sessions, celebrations or large community events.
- Knowledge of the Australian aged care and/or NDIS sector.
- Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are highly desirable.
- Existing connections with local community organisations, seniors' groups or multicultural communities.
- Experience with social media, event photography/video or promotional content would be an advantage.
About You
You are not simply an administrator who organises bookings. You enjoy being on the floor, interacting with participants and bringing an event to life.
You are comfortable welcoming a room full of seniors, introducing activities, coordinating staff and suppliers, responding to unexpected situations and making sure participants feel included and enjoy the experience.
Most importantly, you understand that a successful community event is about more than attendance numbers—it is about helping people connect, participate and feel that they belong.
Join CALDA
This position provides an opportunity to take an active role in developing CALDA's growing calendar of seniors' activities, community outings, cultural programs and special events across Sydney.
If you have aged care or NDIS activity-group experience and love organising and hosting events, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $58,967.92 – $97,999.29 per year
Work Location: In person
