Volunteer Recruitment

Company description:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

Job description:

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

We're on the lookout for a Volunteer Engagement & Recruitment Coordinator who will champion our incredible volunteer community. In this role, you'll lead initiatives that attract, engage and retain volunteers across our programs and services. From innovative recruitment strategies to building lasting partnerships, you'll make sure every volunteer feels welcomed, empowered and appreciated. This is an job where you'll be actively engaged with people every day. Whether it's improving onboarding experiences, supporting regional teams or discovering new ways volunteers can make a difference, you'll be at the heart of bringing people and purpose together.

Your Responsibility

• Drive strategies to recruit and retain volunteers across NSW.
• Create and deliver engaging volunteer experiences that keep people coming back.
• Collaborate with regional teams to improve onboarding, training and support.
• Build partnerships that open up new opportunities for volunteer involvement.
• Ensure our volunteers feel valued, connected and part of something bigger.

You Will Need

• Experience in volunteer management, community engagement or stakeholder relations.
• A natural people person with great communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Tech-savvy with confidence managing databases and digital tools.
• Someone who genuinely loves working with volunteers and appreciates the unique contribution they make.
• Valid NSW Drivers License and ability to travel to Vinnies sites across NSW.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.