Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Conservation Programs

Bush Heritage Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work options

20 days personal leave per year

Cultural leave

Job summary

Bush Heritage Australia is seeking a Regional Volunteer Coordinator in Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia. The role focuses on coordinating regional volunteer placements, supporting volunteers and staff, and improving volunteer systems. Flexible hours and travel to reserves are involved.

Join a national not-for-profit protecting Australia’s wildlife and habitat, with a 0.6 FTE part-time arrangement and hybrid options for Melbourne-based staff.

Qualifications

• Three years relevant experience including proven background working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer placements across the region.
• Manage the volunteer journey from pre-placement to post-placement.
• Provide support to volunteers and staff.
• Help improve volunteer management systems and processes.
• Travel to reserves within the region to build relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Support implementation of 2030 Strategy and Volunteer Engagement Strategy.

Skills

Volunteer management

CRM experience

Microsoft 365

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM software

Data management

Job description

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Regional Volunteer Coordinator located in Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservationorganisation.
• Location must be in Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia.
• Part-time 0.6 FTE, ongoing.

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Regional Volunteer Coordinator located in Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservationorganisation.
• Location must be in Victoria, Tasmania or South Australia.
• $68, 281 - $75, 868 pro rata, plus 12% super.
• Flexible working hours.
• Part-time 0.6 FTE, ongoing.

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Togetherwe can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Join Bush Heritage Australia’s National Volunteer Program and play an important role in supporting the hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time, skills and passion to our conservation work each year.

Reporting to the National Volunteer Program Coordinator, the Regional Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating volunteer placements across their region, managing the volunteer journey from pre-placement through to post-placement, and providing support to both volunteers and staff.

As a proactive self-starter, you’ll help strengthen and improve our volunteer management systems and processes, contribute to the development of new ways of working, and collaborate with other Regional Volunteer Coordinators to provide support across the national program when required.

You’ll work closely with teams across your region to understand how volunteers contribute to activities on our reserves, from home and within Bush Heritage offices. During your initial induction, you’ll travel to reserves within your region to build relationships with staff and gain a firsthand understanding of how best to support our volunteers and teams. Some ongoing travel will also be required for regional and team gatherings throughout the year.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll support the implementation of Bush Heritage Australia’s 2030 Strategy and Volunteer Engagement Strategy, helping create positive, meaningful and well-supported volunteer experiences.

What you'll need to succeed

• Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• Demonstrated knowledge in volunteer management practices.
• Three years relevant experience including proven background working with volunteers.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with applications including data software and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience working with Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) in a volunteer management environment, or ability to rapidly acquire the necessary knowledge and capability.
• Highly developed written communication skills.
• Highly developed verbal communication and listening skills with an excellent telephone manner and experience in providing service to people from a range of backgrounds.
• Well-developed interpersonal and rapport building skills including proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• On occasion, travel away from home and to remote locations as outlined in the ‘Key responsibilities and duties’.

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements, home based opportunity or hybrid working options available if based in Melbourne.

• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.

• EmployeeResource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.

• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.

• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.

• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids, additional annual leave and possible casual works arrangements for partners.

• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

• Brand newMelbourne office in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art end of trip facilities and a gym.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidateswho are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.Evidenceshows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements. Westrongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Wednesday the 28th of October at 11:30pm AEDT.

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