Volunteer Support and Project Officer

• Full Time | Permanent
• Level Four | Salary: $81,985 to $88,153, plus superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered
• Vacancy 100/2025

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for community engagement and a drive to make a meaningful impact through rewarding challenges.

As the Volunteer Support and Project Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the volunteers at Mandurah's Seniors Centre overseeing recruitment, induction, rostering and ongoing support.

In addition, you will contribute to the delivery of age-friendly projects that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for older people in the Mandurah Community.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• 5+ years' experience in customer service, and volunteer or team management experience; using staff and volunteer rostering platforms; and in developing and delivering community or similar projects.
• Developed and effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Effective coordination, organisational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong commitment to customer service and principles of community engagement
• Qualification in a relevant discipline e.g Certificate IV or Diploma in Community/Ageing, Administration or Human Resources (desirable)
• Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply please visit our Careers page at Further information can be obtained by calling Claire Taylor, Executive Manager Healthy Communities, on

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment

Casey MihovilovichChief Executive Officer