Vinnies Van Services Coordinator

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent De Paul Society Nsw Full time

Make a direct impact in this role with a purpose led organisation
- Permanent Full-time newly created opportunity based in Sydney Metro
- Tax free salary packaging options, increasing your take home pay
- 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 truly care about what we do and the difference we make to people's lives._
- 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. We have a continuing commitment to engaging and retaining our people who are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture._

**Your New Role**

In this newly created role of** Vinnies Van Services Coordinator, **you will coordinate effective and efficient operation of Metropolitan Van Services and the associated support activities, including volunteer coordination. Sydney Metropolitan Van Services operate 6 vans across the Sydney Metropolitan Region. The service is dedicated to supporting people who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness within the Sydney Greater metropolitan region. Distributing meals, blankets and information to people who access the service. Most importantly, providing friendship, support and compassion to those we assist.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards.
- Ensure Night Patrol volunteers are adequately supported to deliver services each evening, this will require some after hours on-call support.
- Liaise with the client group, government agencies, community groups, corporate organisations and other relevant individuals and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate financial and in-kind sponsorship and support
- Oversee the maintenance of the program, including working with stakeholders, van services, kitchen areas and office spaces.
- Manage all vehicle maintenance and registrations are compliant
- Lead a team of employees and volunteers including effective attraction, recruitment, on-boarding and training to deliver services and support for the program.
- Ensure a safe working environment for staff, members and volunteers by implementing the Society's workplace health and safety practices.
- Ensure that effective risk management protocols and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with legal, employment and governance requirements

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Previous administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office Products and advanced organisation and time management abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills communication and organisational skills.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage both staff and volunteers
- Proven ability to provide small and large group education sessions to a range of age groups on social justice issues.
- Sound knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness
- Understanding and experience with conflict resolution
- Unrestricted Driver's License and the confidence to drive a small truck and minivan
- Demonstrated knowledge of WH&S and Food Handling requirements



  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent De Paul Society Full time

    **Vinnies Support Centre Coordinator**:- Date: 5 Sep 2024- Location: Woy Woy, NSW, AU, 2256- Requisition ID: 1099**About Us**:- Opportunity to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation- Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefitsThe St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent De Paul Society Full time

    **Vinnies Support Centre Coordinator**:- Date: 5 Sep 2024- Location: Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049- Requisition ID: 1099**About Us**:- Opportunity to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation- Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefitsThe St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent De Paul Society Full time

    **Job No**:**VIN3172*******Location**:**Hurstville*****:- Full time, based in Hurstville, NSW- Involves travel as needed; requires current NSW Driver Licence- Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Purpose-Led Organisation- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits, increase your take home payThe St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies SA Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Date: 16 Jul 2025Location:Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049Requisition ID: 1699The 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.SCHCADS Award LV5hourlyrates range from $51-...

  • Shop Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies Sa Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Shop AssistantDate: 10 Aug 2025Location:Balmain, NSW, AURequisition ID: 1741The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, committed to shaping a more just and compassionate society.We believe our employees are key to our success and...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Vincent De Paul Full time

    About UsThe 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...

  • Shop Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies SA Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Shop AssistantDate: 7 Sept 2025Location:Penrith, NSW, AU, 2750Requisition ID: 1780The 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...

  • Shop Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies SA Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Shop AssistantDate: 7 Sept 2025Location:Penrith, NSW, AU, 2750Requisition ID: 1780The 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...

  • Shop Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies Sa Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Shop AssistantDate: 7 Sept 2025Location:Penrith, NSW, AU, 2750Requisition ID: 1780The 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...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vinnies SA Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Date: 29 Aug 2025Location:West Ryde, NSW, AU, 2114Requisition ID: 1769The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whosevalues it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.We believe our employees are key to our success and...