Join our Team

Co.As.It. has a great reputation as an employer of choice, with some staff staying with the organisation for over 30 years.  If you would like to join the team, please give us a call on (02) 9564 0744 or click the “apply now” button.

See below for available positions:

Marketing and Events Coordinator

Co.As.It. Italian Association of Assistance is seeking a Full-time Marketing and Events Coordinator for immediate start.

The Marketing and Events Coordinator (MEC) supports the MECM in planning, organising, and executing marketing initiatives and events that align with the strategy and promotion of Co.As.It.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL     

  • Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Events, Business, or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience in a similar role;
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role;
  • Demonstrated experience in digital marketing;
  • Demonstrated experience in seeking business opportunities and confidence in dealing with the corporate sector;
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting competitor and marketplace analysis to determine target markets and strategies;
  • Proven experience in event planning and project management.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
  • Experience with social media marketing and digital content creation.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of marketing principles and best practices.
  • Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment;
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practices and the Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement.

 DESIRABLE 

  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the community services, language or education sectors;
  • Knowledge of Italian language and culture;
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting CALD communities in NSW;

Please find attached a full job description of the role. For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications Friday 31 October 2025.

Coordinator – Case Management

Co.As.It. is seeking a Coordinator – Case Management for immediate start.

The role of the Coordinator – Case Management is to provide quality care to all clients. This will ensure the continued success of the community care programs at Co.As.It. and the overall coordination of the team.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Degree in social work, social welfare, nursing or significant experience in a similar role in a community or aged care setting;
  • Knowledge of the common physical, psychological and social issues affecting frail older people and people living with dementia
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct programs for older people and people from CALD backgrounds;
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting older people from culturally diverse communities;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Australian Government funded aged care system;
  • Demonstrated staff supervision skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to undertake complex negotiations and develop networks, relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Proven high level organisational, leadership and motivational skills;
  • Possession of conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
  • Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis, manage competing priorities and tasks and delegate effectively;
  • An ability to participate in the quality improvement process;
  • A commitment to working with people from CALD backgrounds;
  • Fluency in English
  • Current Drivers License.

Desirable

  • Fluency in Italian

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications Friday 17 October 2025

Full-time Psychologist

Co.as.it. is seeking an Italian Bilingual full-time psychologist, Monday to Friday for immediate start until 30 June 2027

The Psychologist position is funded by NSW Health to provide mental health services to the Italian Australian community living in Sydney. The position is responsible for counselling, group work, community education, mental health promotion and liaison and consultation with mainstream providers.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Degree in Psychology;
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility for conditional registration;
  • Exceptional counselling, case management and assessment skills;
  • Fluency in Italian and English;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of older people in the community with a particular emphasis on people from CALD backgrounds;
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a community setting;
  • Well-developed organisation and problem solving skills and ability to successfully manage competing issues and priorities;
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other services and professionals regarding quality outcomes for individuals receiving services from Co.As.It.
  • Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office;
  • Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.

Please find attached a full job description of the role on our website. For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications Friday 31 October 2025.

Italian Teaching Positions

Co.As.It., is seeking to fill part-time Italian teaching positions in our Out of School Hours Program, Adult Classes and Private Classes Programs. Classes will be held in a variety of locations in Sydney as well as online.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Degree in teaching or relevant experience in language teaching
  • Use of creative and innovative teaching practices to provide a rich learning environment that acknowledges the different learning styles and levels of student;
  • Competence with the use of learning technologies such as Smart Board, online teaching resources, computers;
  • Italian mother tongue and excellent knowledge of English;
  • Effective classroom management skills;
  • Australian work visa;
  • All applicants are required to provide a resume outlining teaching experience. Please include names and contact details of two professional referees.

For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Casual/Relief Teachers – Italian Bilingual School

The Italian Bilingual School (IBS) is seeking to fill Casual/Relief teaching positions.

Applicants should be NESA Accredited primary school teachers, native speaker of English or Italian.

The Italian Bilingual School has been established since 2002 and provides a unique approach to teaching and learning by offering a bilingual aspect that has combined elements of both the Australian and the Italian curriculum in order to provide a program of study which targets the needs of our students.

The School is a division of Co.As.It. Sydney-the Italian Association of Assistance.

The school is a primary school that currently caters for children from Prep class (under 5 years old) through to Year 6. It is open to children from any background and is inclusive, co-educational and non-denominational.

Our Vision Statement is clear, “Excellence through Bilingualism” and we value excellence in literacy and numeracy teaching; explicit teaching of thinking skills and social skills; providing a holistic, safe and caring learning environment; and valuing and welcoming the involvement of parents and the wider community.

New students are not expected to have prior knowledge of Italian. The teachers are highly competent and skilled in the process of second language acquisition and are therefore able to assist the children through the different learning phases.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Community Care Worker

Co. As. It. is seeking part time Community Aged Care Workers to assist older Italians in their homes to maintain their independence. Applicants will be required to undertake a functional preemployment assessment and a nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC).

Assistance with the attainment of Certificate III in Home and Community Care will be offered to successful applicants.

Duties:Provision of support and care to elderly, provision of assistance with meal preparation, respite care, social outings, transport, shopping, light housework, personal care.

Selection Criteria:

  • Experience in aged care or disability
  • Commitment to ongoing training
  • Current NSW drivers licence and reliable car.

Desirable:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Fluency in Italian or other languages

Volunteer with Co.As.It

JOIN OUR VIBRANT GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking to make a difference in someone’s life?

Are you friendly, dependable and looking to give back whilst connecting with others?

Co.As.It. has the perfect opportunity for you!

Co.As.It. is seeking Italian-speaking people to spend an hour each fortnight with an older person who would appreciate socialising: having a chat, playing cards, going for a walk and enjoying each others company.

Volunteers are provided with training, supervision and support. Transport costs are reimbursed.