Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement

The Victorian Public Advocate is empowered by law to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of people with disability.

The Public Advocate is supported by staff and volunteers at the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), including guardians, policy and research officers, advice and education staff, legal officers, corporate and administrative staff, and more than 650 volunteers.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

If you are considering taking on a challenging, rewarding role that allows you to make a noticeable difference in the lives of others, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Lead volunteer programs that protect rights and support people across Victoria.
• Guide a small team and support about 700 volunteers.
• Help shape how volunteers are recruited, trained and supported.
• Make a real difference to people with disability and others needing support.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As coordinator, volunteer engagement, you will lead volunteer programs across Victoria.
You will guide staff and support about 700 volunteers across three programs.

You will:

• lead  strong volunteer recruitment, selection, training, support and monitoring processes.
• provide  clear advice, guidance and training to volunteers and staff.
• support  effective volunteer events, surveys, records, policies and appointment processes.
• lead a  small team and support staff performance, learning and development.
• resolve  complex issues and help improve volunteer programs under tight timeframes.

About you

No qualification is mandatory for this role. Extensive experience as a volunteer coordinator or manager is highly desirable. A relevant tertiary qualification in social science or a related field is also desirable.

You should also have:

• strong knowledge of Victoria's disability and mental health sectors.
• extensive experience working with volunteers and applying relevant standards and legislation.
• clear communication skills to handle sensitive issues and build trusted working relationships.
• people leadership skills to guide staff, manage projects and improve services.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jo Kosylo at View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.