Project Officer - Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme

Relationships Australia Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave improvements (up to 6 days)

Purchased leave scheme (up to 4 weeks)

Salary packaging options

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Job summary

Relationships Australia Tasmania is seeking a Project Officer to support the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme in Tasmania. You will recruit, onboard and engage volunteers, match them with participants, and foster strong links with aged care providers and community organisations.

You will engage participants, support volunteer wellbeing and maintain program records, working with the ACVVS Coordinator across the state. This is a permanent part-time role, 0.9 FTE in Launceston.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in community services, social work, health, education or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting program delivery, volunteer engagement or community development initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including young people and/or older people.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers.
• Match volunteers with participants and build relationships with aged care providers.
• Engage with participants, support volunteer wellbeing and safety.
• Maintain accurate program records and contribute to service delivery across Tasmania.
• Work closely with the ACVVS Coordinator and manage your own workload.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Volunteer engagement experience

Program delivery experience

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Relevant qualification in community services, social work, health or education (or equivalent)

Job description

Project Officer - Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme

Posted: 09/11/2026

Closing Date: 23/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Launceston

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas)is a community-based, not-for-profit organisationfirmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.

Job Description

Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That's why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.

The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.

We are seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of programs that strengthen social connection, wellbeing and community participation across Tasmania.

This role supports the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), which connects older Tasmanians experiencing loneliness and social isolation with volunteers to build meaningful social connections.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers, match volunteers with participants, and build strong relationships with aged care providers and community organisations. You will also engage with participants, support volunteer wellbeing and safety, maintain accurate program records and contribute to the ongoing delivery and improvement of the program. Working closely with the ACVVS Coordinator, you will manage your own workload and support effective service delivery across Tasmania.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity, working 9 days per fortnight (0.9 FTE)

Do you fit the bill

• A relevant qualification in community services, social work, health, education or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting program delivery, volunteer engagement or community development initiatives
• Experience working with diverse populations, including young people and/or older people
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with good attention to detail
• Salary starting from $93,521+ Super / *Pro-rata
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year!)
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging options (up to $18,550 TAX FREE each FB year)
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Industry best practice Supervision to support you in your professional journey
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Flexible work options
• Employer supported study leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• First Nations Cultural Leave for Ceremonial Purposes
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

While not essential, applicants who provide a one-page cover letter outlining how their skills and experience align with the position description will be viewed favourably.

Desired Skills and Experience

At RA Tas People Matter. To make sure we are recruiting the right people for the job, we want genuine responses in your application, directly from you.

RA Tas isa recognised Employer of Choice. We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options, and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We work respectfully on Aboriginal land and strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

RA Tas is an inclusive workplace, and we also welcome applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.