Volunteer Coordinator

Dementia Australia; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Extra leave entitlements

Employee support programs

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Dementia Australia is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers from North Ryde, NSW. You will manage records in Better Impact and work with internal teams to support major events such as Memory Walk & Jog.

We offer hybrid work, flexible leave, salary packaging options and access to wellbeing and professional development programs. Join a passionate team making a difference.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate or relevant qualification in volunteer coordination.
• At least 2 years of experience with volunteers in a Coordinator role.
• Experience using Better Impact Volunteer Management system.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Strong communication with diverse, geographically distributed groups.
• Availability for weekends and occasional night events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, assessment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers across Dementia Australia.
• Manage volunteer records, communications and reporting through Better Impact.
• Build positive relationships with volunteers and promote best practice in volunteer management.
• Promote volunteering opportunities through local portals and recruitment platforms.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for Memory Walk & Jog events.
• Manage volunteer communications, inductions and on-the-day support for events.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Volunteer Coordinators to plan event logistics and requirements.
• Support volunteer recognition, engagement and administration tasks.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Volunteer coordination qualification

Tools

Better Impact

Job description

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Full-time permanent position based in North Ryde, NSW. Reporting directly to the National Volunteering Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating the recruitment, assessment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers across Dementia Australia
• Managing volunteer records, communications and reporting through the Better Impact volunteer database
• Building positive relationships with volunteers and promoting contemporary best practice in volunteer management
• Promoting volunteering opportunities through local portals, recruitment platforms and other channels
• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding of volunteers for allocated Memory Walk & Jog events
• Managing volunteer communications, documentation, inductions and on-the-day support for flagship and regional events
• Collaborating with internal teams and Volunteer Coordinators to plan event logistics, briefings and volunteer requirements
• Supporting volunteer recognition, engagement and appreciation while contributing to broader volunteering projects and administration tasks

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits:

We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances:

In addition to your annual leave allowance, we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents. You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave.

Work/life balance:

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (2 days in the office, 3 from home).

Employee benefits:

Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family. Access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant Diploma, Certificate or Tertiary qualification skill and/or experience in volunteer coordination preferably in a related non-for-profit environment
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with volunteers in a Coordinator role
• Experience using Better Impact Volunteer Management system including administration managing Enterprise and State levels, rostering, communications and reporting
• Proven experience in working as part of a team as well as demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan ahead whilst still being able to adjust to constantly changing work priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a geographically diverse environment
• Available to work weekend of events and occasional night as required

Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia

• Living Experience
• Inclusive
• Empowering

To find out more about our ALICE principles see link here: https://www.dementia.org.au/about-us/alice-stronger-voice-together

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the About you section, will not be considered.