About RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the Role

Following a recent restructure of the People & Infrastructure team, we are currently recruiting a Volunteer Program Manager to join our team at RSPCA Victoria.

Reporting to the Head of People & Infrastructure, the Volunteer Program Manager will play an integral role in developing and implementing strategies to strengthen and grow our volunteer program so that we are able to achieve our vision of ending cruelty to all animals.

The Volunteer Program Manager will be a strong advocate for volunteers and bring the “voice of the volunteer” into every conversation and decision-making process.

We are looking for someone that has extensive experience leading and transforming volunteer programs, with a solid understanding of best practice and what it takes to be an organisation of choice for people who wish to volunteer their time.

This role will be part time (equivalent to 4 days per week) and will be required to work in our office at Burwood East 3 days per week, with the ability to work from home 1 day per week. Regular travel to other Animal Care and Op Shop sites throughout Victoria is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, implementation and monitoring of effective and innovative people strategies and initiatives that build the capacity, engagement and effectiveness of the volunteer program, and promote a positive culture of volunteering across RSPCA Victoria.
• Lead to development, implementation and monitoring of volunteer related policies, procedures and practices that promote the organisations desired culture and aligns to legislative requirements and the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.
• Prepare routine and adhoc reports to inform the development of people strategies and initiatives that achieve a meaningful impact on volunteer performance and engagement, as well as promotes the performance of the volunteer program.

What we are looking for

• Previous leadership experience working within the not-for-profit sector and leading a volunteer program with a significant volunteer base is essential;
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare/Human Resources Management (or similar).
• Previous experience leading and implementing strategies to build the capacity, engagement and effectiveness of a volunteer program, as well as promote a positive culture of volunteering.

• Expert knowledge of volunteer management related legislation and practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an empathetic and engaging leadership style.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging and collaborative work environment.
• A COVID-19 vaccination (including an initial booster shot) and valid driver’s license.

What we can offer you

• Encouraged work-life balance and a broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services, education programs, access our Parents and Carers platform that has a wealth of resources to support working parents and carers
• Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canin pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role.

How to apply

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website. 

Alternatively, please contact Erin via [email protected], using the subject line: Volunteer Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If this role is of interest to you, submit your application with your cover letter and resume, addressing how you meet the selection criteria. 

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.