Volunteer Peer Support Coordinator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Ambulance Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Other

Organisation: Ambulance Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: AV/AV/1714564

At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.

We are seeking a Peer Support Coordinator (RAFE) (volunteer) to provide coordination and support for our Retired and Former Employees Peer Support program. This is a volunteer position that is based remotely.

**About the role**
- Reporting to the Senior Manager, Peer and Pastoral Care the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the Retired & Former Employees (RAFE) Peer Support Program in consultation with the Senior Manager, Peer and Pastoral Care
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders to promote and raise awareness of Peer Support programs
- Coach and mentor volunteer RAFE Peers in the types of support available and listening to the needs of our retired and former employees and their families

**About you**
- To be considered for this position you will possess:
- High level interpersonal, written communication and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated empathy for the experiences of retired and former employees and their families
- Planning and organising skills
- High level of integrity to support people with sensitive issues and
- Experience in the supervision of volunteers and an understanding and appreciation of the roles of peer support

**Working at AV**

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you're ready to play an integral role and deliver results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check.

**How to apply**

or contact us on 0419 465 455.
- A covering letter addressing the criteria
- A resume

**At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.

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