CMY404 Coordinator of Volunteering – YRIPP

We are looking for passionate, client-focused individual who can work independently and can demonstrate an ability to work within a fast-paced and complex environment.

Delivered by CMY for more than 20 years, YRIPP is a key state-wide, 24/7 program aimed at protecting the legal rights of young people in police custody. YRIPP delivers a high quality system of adult volunteers called “Independent Persons” who attend police interviews with young people in police custody when a parent or guardian is not available. YRIPP also seeks to divert young people from future offending through early intervention.

As a member of the YRIPP Leadership team, the Coordinator of Volunteers (CoV) will provide leadership, coordination and support to implement a high quality, client focused service response for young people and the Independent Persons who support them. Working within an integrated model, your role will focus on building collaborative relationships for targeted recruitment of volunteers and oversee YRIPP volunteer governance to ensure high standards of service provision for young people are maintained.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a demonstrated background in working with volunteers and a strong commitment to social justice. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to deliver high-quality advocacy and will be a problem solver who brings initiative to improving processes and outcomes for young people engaged in the youth justice system.

• Hours:30.4 – 38 hours per week (0.8 – 10 FTE), Part Time or Full Time
• Fixed Term: until 30 June 2027
• Base Salary (SCHADS Level 6 ): $106,387.84 per annum plus Super and access to Salary Packaging(Salary Packaging is a great way to increase the value of your salary by allowing you to receive a portion of your income in the form of tax free or tax-deductible benefits.)
• Location: Carlton   
• Applications Close: 9:00am, Tuesday 24^th June 2025
• Interviews: to be held on the week of 30^th June 2025

You will have

1. Demonstrated experience in the recruitment, management, support and supervision of volunteers.
2. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff, including a proven ability to identify potential issues and possible setbacks and guide and motivate the team to achieve outcomes.
3. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders including government departments, community groups and organisations.
4. Demonstrated experience in project implementation and coordination including well-developed organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to plan and manage an effective work program and meet deadlines.
5. Experience working in the community, youth, justice, Indigenous or multicultural sectors and a demonstrated commitment to social justice principles.
6. High level proficiency with a range of software programs and data analysis tools including: CRM Databases, Microsoft suite, along with an interest in web-based information and data systems.;

For more information

• On the role, please see the position description
• On CMY, visit https://www.cmy.net.au/about-us
• Contact person for the role; Julian Smith, Program Manager Youth Justice (03) 9340 3700

How to Apply

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to go to the CMY Jobs Page and complete the application form. If you don’t already have a profile, please create one to submit your application.  
• Follow the instructions to upload your resume and a document outlining examples/a response addressing each of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. This can be included in your cover letter or a separate document. Applications submitted without addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered
• Documents must be in MS Word or PDF format
• For guidelines on how to apply for a job at CMY please read here 
• For tips on how to respond to Key Selection Criteria, please read here: Careers Vic Gov – Guide

CMY takes Child Safety seriously and short-listed candidates are subject to child safety screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.  

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.