• Use your contemporary sector practice & help shape the future of volunteering.
• FT or PT (0.8-0.9 FTE) considered and hybrid WFH flex up to 3 days per week.
• $102-$109K base + superannuation + access to salary packaging benefits.

Your new role

You will be key in operationalising our volunteer strategy and helping shape the future of volunteering across Uniting.

You will focus on resourcing, supporting, and developing volunteer opportunities across Uniting, working closely with stakeholders and local volunteer leaders to successfully manage and deliver high-engagement volunteering programs.

You will advocate for and embed a contemporary approach to volunteering that challenges us to expand and develop our volunteer opportunities. You will also build a comprehensive model of training, development, and resources for our volunteer leaders.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position can be full-time or part-time (0.8-0.9 FTE); talk to us about what you are looking for, and we’ll see if we can make it work.

In addition to a base salary of $102-109k + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Enjoy a 25% discount at a Uniting Op Shop

Your skills and experience

You're known for your advocacy and passion for high-quality volunteer programs and have a track record in volunteer management in a large multisite organisation.

You will also bring with you:

• Significant experience in end-to-end program design, delivery, and evaluation, focusing on continuous quality improvement.
• Proven ability to manage staff and lead volunteer program development, training, and resource management.
• Strong track record in project management, delivering projects on time and within budget, with experience in implementing and establishing new programs.
• Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior stakeholders, balancing competing demands in a matrix management environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting, presentations, and facilitating sessions, with experience managing complex issues across organisational boundaries.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Cheryl Lawrie – Senior Manager, Mission Ethos & Engagement on 0468 752 639 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.