ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Court Network Queensland Volunteers provide court reception service to Domestic Family Violence Courts in 5 key locations.

The Volunteer Coordinator Cairns position is a 10 hour a week position currently responsible for Volunteer teams in the Cairns CBD area. Hours are negotiable, individuals with a flexible lifestyle suited to limited hours would be ideal, e.g. newly graduated or post-graduate students, semi-retirees, stay at home parents looking to supplement their household income, etc.

You may not have direct experience working in justice/courts but you have a strong commitment to social justice and volunteer management best practice. The successful candidates will have demonstrated team leadership and/or volunteer management skills; capable of working independently and in team environments; and an understanding, or ability to learn, the impact of domestic family violence on victims and perpetrators.

We offer flexible working arrangements, salary packaging, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, annual leave loading and ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We are seeking dynamic individuals who can contribute to a positive and responsive working environment.

The position is classified as level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Knowledge and skills in team and/or volunteer management.
• Sound computer, information management and Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel), and an interest in web-based service delivery programs.
• Highly developed organisation skills, supporting a clear capability to be self-directed in identifying and meeting work priorities on time.
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills including a capacity to undertake program promotional activities in public settings and to lead team processes.
• Customer focus, outcomes driven with sound knowledge of contractual obligations.
• Satisfactory Police Check.

A demonstrated experience in social welfare, criminal justice, or community services is desirable but not essential.

For further information please contact Grant Robin, [email protected], using the subject line: Volunteer Coordinator (Paid Position) - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone 0415 726 066.

PLEASE NOTE:

• A cover letter and CV are required as part of the application.
• Interviews will be held remotely and applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

A position description is attached.

Court Network is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and members of multicultural communities.