• This part-time position is minimum12 hours per week (flexible hours between 6am to 8pm Monday to Sunday).
• The role has the ability to grow based on the candidate.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating closely with Centre staff, existing volunteers and community advocates to develop and maintain a strong rapport and database of volunteer jobs, projects and requirements to support day-to-day operations and specialist events.
• Sourcing volunteers, conducting interviews and managing relevant background checks(eg Bluecard) as required.
• Developing & implementing an induction & orientation program for volunteers & coordinating any necessary ongoing training.
• Maintaining and managing a comprehensive volunteer database, ensuring accurate records of volunteer availability and attendance.
• Ensuring strict compliance with relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to volunteer engagement and management.
• Acting as the key point of contact for volunteers, providing ongoing support and guidance to volunteers throughout their engagement.
• Develop materials to attract volunteers and provide information regarding volunteering.

The following experience, skills and attributes are important to success in this role:

• 2-3 years’ + experience in coordinating volunteers, ideally within community services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach and ability to effectively interact with volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Suite (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook).
• Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with volunteers and foster a supportive and inclusive volunteer community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate and support the diverse availability and preferences of volunteers.
• Proactive and self-driven and capable of taking initiative.

In addition, you will possess:

• A passion for volunteerism and a genuine interest in making a positive impact in the community.
• Current driver’s license and own car transportation.
• Current Bluecard (or ability to obtain)

Benefits:

• A competitive salary (SCHADS AWARD Level 3)
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent Charity and an innovative Community Leading organisation
• Great team environment
• For further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Coordinator (Paid Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you hold a current QLD Drivers licence?
• Do you have a current Bluecard