Volunteer Coordinator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Max Term part time position (3 days per week) until 30 June 2026Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

Your new role

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will provide an active service model with an emphasis on coordinating, recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers to assist consumers in participating in everyday activities, maintaining or rebuilding confidence, improving social connectedness and emotional wellbeing, and staying active and healthy.

You will lead the implementation of processes for engaging volunteers, participants, and carers in the ongoing development, review, and evaluation of activities. You will consider individual goals, diversity, and the needs and preferences of participants when planning programs and activities. You will oversee and, as required, participate in capacity building and social inclusion activities for participants.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 4) + super, you can access the following benefits:

  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
  • Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application, you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in Disability, Social Work, Community Services, or a related discipline, and experience working with vulnerable people.

You will also have:

  • Current Valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
  • Current first aid and CPR certificates.
  • Previous experience in volunteer coordination and support roles, including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
  • Proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a volunteer workforce, recognizing their contributions.
  • Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable people.
  • Ability to coordinate capacity building and social inclusion activities for people of all abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with various stakeholders.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY 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 questions, contact Sam Massey, Manager Parenting Skills & Development, at

About Uniting

At Uniting, we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Our 5,000-strong workforce of employees and volunteers delivers diverse services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child-safe organization committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. Employment is subject to a satisfactory police check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

We invite you to disclose if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with a disability, from a diverse background, or LGBTQIA+ to better support your application. You can request additional support during the application process.

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