Volunteer Coordinator

The Role 

The Volunteer Coordinator will support and coordinate volunteers at the Matthew Talbot Hostel and other services that operate within the Woolloomooloo site. The role will:

• perform tasks relating to the recruitment of volunteers e.g. prepare monthly volunteer opportunities list; arrange for volunteers to complete application forms and compliance requirements; conduct site tour and induction for new volunteers
• develop relevant procedures, training and induction resources/packages
• prepare roster for all volunteers at the Woolloomooloo site; oversee volunteers’ activities and tasks at the Donations Room
• coordinate the collection of donations; monitor stock and order supplies; fulfil orders for supplies for clients as requested by Case Workers
• organise special events i.e. Volunteer Week, International Volunteers Day, Christmas Day lunch
• maintain financial records for all costs associated to volunteer management
• supervise an Administration Assistant

The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Regional Manager, Supported Accommodation and Case Management (SACM).  Please click here for a copy of the position description.

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• Demonstrated skills and experience in operations or people management
• Strong commitment to the philosophy, ethos and mission of the St Vincent de Paul Society as a lay Catholic organization,
• Strong written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and extremal stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and interests.
• Experience working with volunteers or in a volunteer capacity.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key client group of the Service and an ability to treat all resident’s/service users of the Service with respect and dignity in an empathetic and compassionate manner.
• Proficiency with computers and and strong technology skills

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free. 
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. 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.