• Salary Offering: CPC 1.1 $78,961.43 , Plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Additional Benefits:
  • 17.5% Leave Loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• Office Locations: 273, High Street Preston Victoria 3072.
• Full-time, fixed term for 12 months. Extensions subject to performance and funding availability.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Volunteer Coordinator at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service will organise the recruitment of volunteers and facilitate any necessary training. The role is responsible for implementing, supporting and evaluating a high-quality volunteer program which meets all the necessary requirements and needs for VALS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with legal and community support teams, source, and recruit volunteers through various techniques.
• Liaise with universities and other services to develop sources for recruiting volunteers.
• Work closely with legal and community support teams.
• Arrange and deliver training for, and support for volunteers.
• Oversee the collection of large-scale data about client experience utilising volunteers.
• Coordinating volunteers for special events (e.g., fundraising)
• Keeping contact with new, existing, and potential volunteers, and inform them about the organisation and volunteer opportunities.
• Ensuring all volunteers have a clearly defined role and role description upon commencement and a clear understanding of their role.
• Undertake reporting and analysis of all aspects of the program in a timely manner to identify trends and determine if program objectives and outcomes have been met.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

• The person must possess excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience in coordinating a volunteer program
• Demonstrated ability to consult and collaborate
• Strong ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Work as a collaborative and supportive team member.

Desirable

• Home & Community Care Certificate IV/ Community Services Work - Certificate IV or similar or significant relevant experience.
• 3-5 years' experience coordinating a volunteer program.

Mandatory Requirements:

On offer of this position, you must provide:

• Copy of your current Employee Working with Children Card.
• You will be required to complete a current Criminal History Police Check.
• Up to date vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption
• Proof of rights to work in Australia, i.e., a copy of an Australian Passport, Birth Certificate, or Immigration VISA documentation
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Copies of any certificates or degrees relevant to this role