Organisation : Wellways via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Fairfield)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Aug, 2018
About the organisation
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
About the role
- Part-time (0.4) FTE, fixed term role available until 15th April 2019 (Maternity leave cover)
- Based in Fairfield, Melbourne
- Join a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services
- Be a part of a values based, progressive organization
- Access to ongoing support and training/developmental opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
About this opportunity
We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity to coordinate the Volunteer Helpline and Brainwaves programs from our head office in Fairfield, Melbourne.
Wellways Helpline is a volunteer program that operates from 09:00am – 09:00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. This service receives incoming calls from members of the public enquiring about mental health related issues and calls from service providers seeking information on the various programs that Wellways delivers and also makes outreach calls.
Brainwaves is a radio program that goes to air every Wednesday from 3CR in Melbourne and focuses on mental health related issues
The role of the Volunteer Coordinator Fairfield is to oversee all aspects of the day to day operation of the Helpline and Brainwaves volunteer programs which includes recruitment, supervision and support of the Helpline and Brainwaves volunteers, rostering, call flow management, and accurate reporting. The role is 0.4 FTE: Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm.
About you
As the ideal candidate you will possess the following:
- A tertiary qualification in Social Science or a related discipline or relevant experience
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills
- An understanding and experience of mental health issues, rehabilitation practices and the impact of psychiatric disability on service users, their families, carers and communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- An understanding of the social model of health and the connection to community development organisations
- Current Driver’s Licence and Satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement (or willing to obtain)
Wellways actively encourages those with a lived experience of mental health issues and recovery (as a consumer or carer) to apply for this position.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Volunteer Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Mental_Health
