Global Health Volunteer Programs Coordinator

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 FBT per

Hybrid working arrangements

Starter equipment allowance

Volunteer leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing support app

Job summary

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to support the Global Health Program. You will recruit, prepare and deploy volunteer clinicians for overseas deployments across the Indo-Pacific, coordinating practical arrangements, travel, training and compliance.

The role is 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) with hybrid working and a maximum-term contract to end of 2027. You’ll collaborate with the Global Health team and external partners to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive coordinator with ability to manage practical details that make complex arrangements run smoothly.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, travel arrangements and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate confidently and tactfully with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and information systems.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and work through practical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and manage tasks independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer recruitment and onboarding: Respond to enquiries from clinicians interested in volunteering, coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, conduct interviews and reference checks, and work with Specialty Coordinators to assess applicants.
• Deployment planning and coordination: Advertise deployment opportunities, manage expressions of interest, coordinate travel arrangements and contribute to pre-departure briefings.
• Volunteer support and compliance: Ensure volunteers complete required training, e-learning and compliance activities before departure, and maintain accurate records in line with organisational policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Stakeholder engagement: Maintain regular communication with volunteers, Specialty Coordinators and other stakeholders to support a positive volunteer experience and keep everyone informed.
• Program review and improvement: Participate in reviews of volunteer deployments, gather feedback and help implement improvements to processes and volunteer support.
• Communications and reporting: Assist with communications about volunteer activities, contribute to donor reporting and maintain the Global Health photo library and associated release forms.
• You’ll also participate in quarterly Specialty Coordinator meetings, prepare meeting minutes and work with colleagues to ensure volunteer information and deployment processes are well managed.

Job description

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to support the Global Health Program. You will recruit, prepare and deploy volunteer clinicians for overseas deployments across the Indo-Pacific, coordinating practical arrangements, travel, training and compliance.

The role is 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) with hybrid working and a maximum-term contract to end of 2027. You’ll collaborate with the Global Health team and external partners to ensure smooth