Drive For Life Volunteer Administrator

Number of Positions Available:

1

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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.

We are seeking a values-driven and pro-active Drive for Life Volunteer Administrator for The Salvation Army.

Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and pro-active Drive for Life Volunteer Administrator for The Salvation Army. This position will support the delivery of Drive for Life by focusing on the implementation of our volunteer recruitment and retention strategy, including engaging local community, driving volunteer recruitment and supporting volunteer induction and training. This role will give volunteers an opportunity to continue to develop skills and build experience in administration, use of systems and software, reporting and some volunteer engagement activities.

You will successfully

Drive volunteer recruitment through building and maintaining stakeholder relationships

Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of volunteer referral pathways within service delivery regions

Screen volunteer enquires and manage website and social media

Liaise with program coordinator to arrange volunteer interviews

Support new volunteers to complete their onboarding

Organise and support volunteer induction and training

Work collaboratively and professionally with other services

Perform administration and clerical functions for Drive for Life as required

This is a maximum fixed term, part-time position for 12 months, based in Stafford, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 3.

You will have

Qualification in a relevant field or significant demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, and skills

A strong team focus with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build relationships with people of all backgrounds

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Community Services and Business Administration

Experience with volunteer management or recruitment

Confident use of technology

Able to interact positively with young people, parents, volunteers, and co-workers

Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively

Current Blue Card/WWCC

Current Driver’s Licence

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