Volunteer Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Permanent full-time position**:

- **Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits**:

- **Based in Melbourne CBD but location can be flexible.**

**Your new role**:
The Volunteer Program Manager will play a key role in operationalizing Uniting’s volunteer strategy, focusing on resourcing, supporting, and developing volunteer opportunities across various areas of the organization’s work. Based in the Mission and Equity Division, the Manager will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and local volunteer leaders to ensure the successful management and delivery of volunteer programs. A core responsibility will be overseeing the implementation of Uniting’s Volunteer Strategy, ensuring alignment with quality systems, policies, and processes.

In this role, the Volunteer Program Manager will:

- Advocate for and embed a contemporary approach to volunteering across the organization.
- Design and implement a comprehensive model of training, development, and resources for volunteer leaders
- Integrate volunteering deeply into Uniting’s culture
- Expand and develop existing volunteering opportunities, including group and church congregation involvement.

**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 of **$102K + super**, you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Our people are central - access leadership development.
- Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

**Your skills and experience**:
You will possess a tertiary qualification related to people management, volunteering or community development in fields such as HR, Training, Education, or Community Development.

You will also have:

- Significant experience in end-to-end program design, delivery, and evaluation, with a focus 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 organizational boundaries.

View the position description here.

**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY** to submit your interest.

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.

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