Volunteer Coordinator

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About the role

The Volunteer Coordinator will serve as the lead person for volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, retention, and evaluation of volunteer activity, while effectively and efficiently coordinating the SCS volunteer program schedule in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures.

You will successfully

• Develop and maintain a wide range of volunteer activities and programs, working with internal and external stakeholders as required within the guidelines of Organisational governance.
• Ensure all volunteers have a clearly defined position description upon commencement, and that all paper work is completed, they are appropriately trained, supervised and recognized for their contribution.
• Evaluation and analysis of all aspects of the volunteer program in a timely manner to identify trends and determine if program objectives and outcomes have been met.
• Recruitment selection, training and support to ensure volunteers have an appropriate full induction to the programs, and show an understanding of services and activities being delivered.
• Schedule and implement volunteer rosters for programs, oversee the volunteer budget and act as a single point of communication for volunteer communications.
• Maintain healthy volunteer relationships and adhere to volunteer management best practice, ensure recognition and appreciation for volunteers is carried out.
• Monitor the performance and compliance of volunteers to ensure duties are performed in a safe and professional manner in line with organisational values and governance.
• Risk assessments completed for volunteers as required.

This is a full-time, permanent position, located in Surry Hills, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 3 Award.

You will have

• Previous experience managing volunteers desirable
• A national police record check is required

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions
• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration