Community Gardening & Volunteer Coordinator

City of Hobart; Hobart; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave entitlements

Health and Wellness programs

Onsite gym access

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a Still Gardening Program Officer to coordinate volunteers and connect clients with practical gardening support at Town Hall. You will match clients with volunteers, foster positive relationships, and ensure a high-quality service experience that promotes independence and community engagement.

With an Advanced Diploma or equivalent in horticulture, you will bring strong administrative skills, experience coordinating volunteers and a people-centred approach to

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma or tertiary qualification in horticulture.
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• Ability to communicate with empathy and build relationships.
• Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for clients and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful administration of the Still Gardening Program by maintaining compliance with operational procedures, funding guidelines and quality management frameworks.
• Manage volunteer onboarding ensuring participants are appropriately matched with clients and supported throughout their involvement in the program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with volunteers and clients, responding to enquiries, sharing gardening knowledge and providing ongoing support to enhance participant experiences.
• Promote the program and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support volunteer recruitment, client referrals and community awareness.
• Provide guidance, support and day-to-day supervision to volunteers, ensuring a safe, positive and engaging volunteer experience.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Relationship building

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Diploma in Horticulture

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The City of Hobart is seeking a Still Gardening Program Officer to coordinate volunteers and connect clients with practical gardening support at Town Hall. You will match clients with volunteers, foster positive relationships, and ensure a high-quality service experience that promotes independence and community engagement.

With an Advanced Diploma or equivalent in horticulture, you will bring strong administrative skills, experience coordinating volunteers and a people-centred approach to