Overview:

Volunteering Victoria has an opportunity for a Program Coordinator to join our team in on a fixed-term part-time basis (0.8FTE) until 30 June 2026.

Salary range $73,000 – 77,000 per annum.

Company Profile – Volunteering Victoria

Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering, focusing on advocacy, sector development and the promotion of volunteering.

Volunteering Victoria has a singular and specialised focus on volunteering. We see our role as leading the development of a collaborative, sustainable, thriving volunteering community and movement in Victoria.

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee’s work life balance.

Volunteering Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We will appoint the right person for the right job and offer equality in employment and/or volunteering engagement, training, benefits and promotion, regardless of race, gender or any other protected attribute.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Coordinator role supports the delivery of the Volunteer Management Activity within Victoria. This includes contract management and support for VMA partners including convening the VMA service provider’s network. The Program Coordinator will also be expected to assist with other aspects of jurisdictional support for the VMA including organising training, reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities, resource creation, and convening reference groups of volunteers with lived experience as newly arrived migrants or living with a disability.

The role is also expected to:

• Develop and nurture professional relationships with partners, members and other key stakeholders.
• Provide day to day management and drive productivity of the team including enabling collaborative approaches, providing direction and monitoring performance.
• Prepare high quality, accurate and timely reports for the Executive team and the and Department of Social Services as required
• Identify, research and recommend new service or product opportunities in line with operational and strategic plans.

Key Skills/What we are looking for:

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an individual who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Community Development, or Program management.
• Proven experience in coordination of government funded programs including
• Proven written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally with local communities and
• High degree of self management and ability to thrive in a changing complex environment
• Willingness to work as part of a team and share information and expertise
• Highly developed administration, time management skills and commitment to quality processes.

We are looking for a candidate that demonstrates Volunteering Victoria's values of collaboration, innovation and accountability.

Strong knowledge of volunteer management best practice including the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement is highly desirable.

AWARD

The role is classified as SCHADS Award Level 6. Starting salary will be dependant on applicant's skills and experience.

Benefits:

• Access to Salary packaging
• Pet friendly office
• Flexible working arrangements

Any questions about the role, please contact Sara Sterling (State Programs Manager) at [email protected], using the subject line: Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 03 9052 4661.