Volunteer Coordinator

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Governance and Performance, WhyallaIndicative Total Remuneration: $70,666 – $75,281 p.a (pro rata) – Ongoing P/T (52.5 hours per fortnight) – ASO3 The Volunteer Co-ordinator will be responsible for co-ordinating and evaluating the Volunteer Program. The aim of the program is to provide a service to patients using a variety of methods of diversional therapy in the acute care setting. The program will contribute to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of patients/clients by encouraging and stimulating creativity and participation. The Volunteer Co-ordinator is required to provide advice to the Manager Community Engagement and Executive on the implementation of strategies to maintain a sustainable volunteer service for the Whyalla Hospital & Health Services. This includes things such as:• the support in the development of services and duties provided by the volunteers• resources required to maintain services• recruitment, retention, orientation, performance management and training of volunteers The Volunteer Co-ordinator is required to provide project reports and updates to the Manager Community Engagement and Hospital Executive. The Volunteer co-ordinator is required to facilitate in liaison with Port Augusta Volunteer co-ordinator the “Service Matters- Going the extra mile program” delivery across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. This is a part time vacancy, working 52.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Screening/Check and specific immunisation requirements.Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.