Volunteer Programs Coordinator

Location: Hobart
- Brand: Community, Residential & Pathways
- Date Posted: 28 Jul 2025
- **Job No: 2183**:

- **Location: Hobart, Tasmania (Rosny Park) - Part time 0.6 FTE (3 Day per week)**:

- **Salary Band: $77000 - $84000 (Full time equivalent inclusive of 12% super)**
- Here at genU we're a_ group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered._
- genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity,_ ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day._

**We’re growing**

In an exciting move for the sector and the people we support, genU is merging with Activ, one of Western Australia’s most trusted and well-established disability service providers. This partnership marks the beginning of a significant national expansion and with growth, comes opportunity. That’s where you come in.

**Join our team**

Are you passionate about empowering volunteers and making a real impact in the community? genU is seeking two motivated and dedicated Volunteer Programs Coordinator to join our team in Hobart Tasmania. Reporting to the Senior Volunteer Programs Engagement Coordinator, this role is key in delivering exceptional volunteer experiences, supporting recruitment, training, and development while ensuring compliance with genU’s frameworks and policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**

As a **Volunteer Program Coordinator**, you will but not limited to:

- Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing support of volunteers in alignment with genU’s Volunteer Engagement Framework and compliance standards.
- Match volunteers to suitable opportunities across genU, considering their skills, interests, and personal goals.
- Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote, grow, and support the volunteer program within the allocated region.
- Monitor and report on program performance, conduct regular reviews, and contribute to volunteer recognition and continuous improvement initiatives.

**About You**

We are looking for passionate and empowering people. Our ideal **Volunteer Program Coordinator**will:

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage, motivate, and support a diverse range of volunteers and students.
- Exhibit exceptional organisational and time management abilities to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Display a proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within volunteer programs.
- Uphold genU’s values through professional integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine passion for community and volunteer engagement and inclusion.

**For You**

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- **Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing**: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
- **Increase your Take Home Pay**: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
- **Employee Discount Program**: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
- **Discount Study Scholarship**: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- **Employee Referral Program**: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period

**You will need the following or be willing to get**:

- Working with Vulnerable People Card with NDIS endorsement and child related activity;
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate;
- Reliable Car with Driver’s License and Comprehensive Insurance.

**Desirable**:

- Relevant experience or tertiary qualification in human resources, allied health, social sciences, or similar.
- Knowledge of Australia National Standards of Volunteer Involvement.
- System experience in Carelink Plus, Better Impact or other Volunteer management systems.

**Ready to Make a Difference?