Volunteer Coordinator

• Part time  | 6 month contract
• Excellent opportunity in the not for profit sector
• Up to $16,000 per annum tax free

About Activ

Activ is a disability sector-leading, established organisation seeking like-minded individuals to join us in supporting people with disability to achieve their goals. We understand that living and working with disability is both challenging and rewarding. At Activ we commit to supporting you to provide the best experience for our customers and be responsive to their needs.

Why choose this job?

We are currently seeking to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator to manage and develop volunteering opportunities and student intern placements across the organisation aligned and contributing to the vision, mission and strategic goals of Activ and to develop the volunteer services accordingly. The position will be focused on program development and planning as well as people management in conjunction with the People & Quality team.

Key duties include:

• Management of all elements of volunteering at Activ including volunteer attraction, placement, deployment and training to meet business needs
• Facilitation and administration of student intern opportunities
• Conducting volunteer orientation sessions
• Monitor, support and motivate volunteers  
• Implement and drive continuous improvement through feedback from volunteers and all stakeholders and through the implementation and review of the volunteer strategy, policies and procedures that guide the program and services highlighting Activ’s core values
• Maintain all volunteer databases to a high standard of accuracy and ensure volunteer compliance with statutory authorities and Activ’s mandatory requirements
• Work with external volunteer agencies to develop volunteer opportunities at Activ

What you need?

• A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory or management experience within a Volunteer Coordinator role or similar, preferably working in a not-for-profit organisation
• Previous experience working with people living with a disability will be highly regarded
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – specifically Word and Excel
• Demonstrated experience of recruitment, support (including orientation and training coordination) and supervision of volunteers or staff.
• Training and workshop facilitation- desirable

How to apply: We take a “person-centred” approach to recruitment by encouraging our customers to be involved in the hiring process. To apply, please select the 'apply for this job' button below to submit your resume and covering letter. We look forward to receiving your application. 

To deliver the best service for our customers we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ may remove advertising and/or commence the recruitment process prior to the application close date of 20 July 2018 Job Reference 318710