Project Officer - Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting from $93,521 + Super /

Pro-rata

Paid leave options

Flexible work options

Professional development support

Employer-sponsored study leave

Job summary

Relationships Australia Tasmania is seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of programs that strengthen social connection, wellbeing and community participation across Tasmania. This permanent part‑time role (0.9 FTE) focuses on the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), recruiting, onboarding and engaging volunteers, and building partnerships with aged care providers.

You will manage volunteers, support wellbeing and safety, maintain records and assist with service delivery

Qualifications

• 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 across Tasmania.
• Match volunteers with participants and build strong relationships with aged care providers and community organisations.
• Engage with participants and support volunteer wellbeing and safety.
• Maintain accurate program records and contribute to ongoing delivery and improvement of the program.
• Manage your own workload and support effective service delivery across Tasmania.

Skills

Volunteer engagement

Diversity & inclusion experience

Stakeholder communication

Organization & admin skills

Driver's license

Education

Relevant qualification in community services, social work, health, education or related

Job description

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

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
• Current drivers license

Benefits

• 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
• Ongoing professional development
• 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.

Applications close 23/11/2026. A one page cover letter is a great opportunity to tell us a little more about yourself and how your experience aligns with the role.

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 is a 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.