At Currumbin Palm Beach RSL & Services Memorial Club Limited (Currumbin RSL), our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every role matters, and every team member plays a part in our success. By joining us, you’ll become part of a proud local organisation that has been serving veterans and the wider community for more than 75 years.

Here, your work has genuine impact. Every program delivered, every partnership formed, and every community connection strengthened contributes to something bigger — supporting veterans and the local community, while positioning Currumbin RSL as The Heart of the Community.

We’re offering an opportunity for a passionate and organised Community Relations Coordinator to join our team in a part-time capacity to play a key role in delivering the Currumbin RSL Group’s Community Benefit Strategy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, the Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and delivering community-based programs and partnerships across the Currumbin RSL Group.

This role supports the shift to a more outcomes-driven, transparent and strategic community benefit model, balancing immediate community support with longer-term partnerships that deliver measurable social impact. You’ll be the key point of contact for community groups, schools, not-for-profits and internal stakeholders, ensuring programs are well managed, aligned to strategy, and delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and deliver community programs in alignment with the Currumbin RSL Community Benefit Strategy

• Act as the primary liaison for community groups, schools, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations

• Support the administration and delivery of community grants, sponsorships, prize donations and in-kind support

• Coordinate community initiatives across key benefit areas including:

  • Veteran services and commemoration

  • Sport and youth development

  • Health, wellbeing and seniors programs

  • Arts, culture and education

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and internal teams

• Assist with community events, activations and recognition initiatives (e.g. grant presentations, community raffles)

• Monitor program activity, track outcomes and assist with reporting on community impact

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to promote community initiatives and share impact stories

• Ensure programs align with governance, eligibility and accountability frameworks

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in community programs, stakeholder engagement, or a similar coordination role

• Strong organisational and project management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build relationships with diverse community stakeholders

• Energy, initiative, and able to be the ‘face’ of Currumbin RSL

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with not-for-profit organisations, community groups or local government

• Knowledge of the Southern Gold Coast community landscape

• Experience supporting grants, sponsorships or community funding programs

• Background in events, community engagement or social impact initiatives

Why Join Currumbin RSL?

• Be part of a values-led organisation with a strong Veterans First focus

• Play a hands-on role in delivering meaningful community outcomes

• Work within a clearly defined Community Benefit Strategy with long-term vision

• Build strong relationships across the Southern Gold Coast community

• Join a supportive team environment with opportunity for role growth

• Make a visible, positive difference through your work