Organisation : Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT)
Location : Australian Capital Territory, Canberra (Canberra City)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Profession : Management, Volunteer Management
Sector : Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $106,000 - $111,000
Application closing date : 28 Jan, 2025
About the organisation
Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is an innovative and well-respected mental health education organisation that was first established in 1993. MIEACT’s mission as a purpose driven, not-for-profit organisation, is to provide programs to schools, the community, and workplaces that address stigma, increase mental health knowledge and support early intervention through promoting help-seeking. While valuing its deep roots in the Canberra, MIEACT’s ambition is to continue our growth outside the ACT While valuing its deep roots in the Canberra, MIEACT’s ambition is to continue our growth outside the ACT in mental health education and the safe, impactful and sustainable use of lived experience. For further information visit www.mieact.org.au.
About the role
Location: The Griffin Centre, Canberra City
Employment Status: Full-time (or part-time hours considered)
- Join a well-established organisation committed to delivering mental health education in the ACT and surrounding regions
- Use your management and volunteering skills to help make a difference
- Competitive salary range, circa $106,000-$111,000 (full-time equivalent) PLUS super PLUS charity salary packaging options
- Attractive employment benefits
MIEACT is seeking an experienced Lived Experience Volunteer Manager to join their passionate team based in Canberra. Reporting to the Director of Lived Experience and Innovation, you will be responsible for the recruitment, training, support, and retention of a diverse group of MIEACT Volunteer Educators.
To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications and have significant demonstrated experience in volunteer management.
As a highly motivated self-starter with excellent organisational and time-management skills, you will work well under pressure and be able to take the initiative in enhancing community awareness and growing and coordinating volunteer participation in the delivery of MIEACT’s impactful mental health programs. Importantly, you’ll possess excellent negotiation and relationship management skills and will be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of volunteers and other key stakeholders.
Ideally you will have a solid understanding of working or engaging with vulnerable people, including people with lived experience.
This is a unique opportunity to grow an established organisation’s array of volunteer programs and participation while enjoying the immense job satisfaction that arises from work that benefits the wider community.
For your hard work and dedication to improving the organisation’s volunteer programs, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary, plus charity salary packaging options.
For further information about this role please contact Beth Garwood, Director of Lived Experience and Innovation, email Beth.Garwood@mieact.org.au.
MIEACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. MIEACT provides a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.
How to apply
To apply please send your application to admin@mieact.org.au. Your application should include a written response to the selection criteria outlined on the attached position description and a copy of your current resume. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. Your application should be received no later than 5:00 pm (AEST), Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
Please quote in application: Lived Experience Volunteer Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services
