Project Officer - Volunteer Programs & Community Impact

Northern Rivers Community Gateway; Lismore; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two additional weeks of bonus leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Permanent part-time employment

SCHADS Level 4 remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Community Gateway in Lismore is seeking a Project Officer – Volunteer Programs to join the Wellbeing & Inclusion team. You will support the Volunteer Resource Centre and the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities to help communities across the Northern Rivers.

You will recruit, screen and train volunteers, coordinate placements, build relationships with care providers and community groups, and monitor outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in social or community services or substantial relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the aged care sector.
• Experience coordinating, supervising or mentoring volunteers or staff.
• Strong communication, networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve program outcomes.
• Sound administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• NSW driver's licence and willingness to undertake a National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, onboard, train and support volunteers across our programs.
• Coordinate volunteer placements, matching volunteers with suitable opportunities and participants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with aged care providers, Aboriginal organisations and community stakeholders.
• Organise volunteer training, networking opportunities and community events.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote volunteering and increase community participation.
• Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring and support to volunteers.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, monitor program outcomes and prepare reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve volunteer engagement, recruitment and program delivery.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Office skills

NSW Driver's Licence

Education

Qualifications in social or community services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Northern Rivers Community Gateway in Lismore is seeking a Project Officer – Volunteer Programs to join the Wellbeing & Inclusion team. You will support the Volunteer Resource Centre and the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities to help communities across the Northern Rivers.

You will recruit, screen and train volunteers, coordinate placements, build relationships with care providers and community groups, and monitor outcomes.