Volunteer Framework Lead - 4-Day Week & Impact

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive team culture

Community impact

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Senior Project Lead to develop and implement its new Volunteer Framework over a 12-month term. The role covers planning, stakeholder engagement and governance, turning ideas into a practical framework that strengthens volunteering across the Council.

You will work across Council to map current practices, engage staff, volunteers and partners, and drive a sustainable, measurable approach to volunteering with change leadership and governance oversight.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as Project Management, Business or related field.
• Proven experience delivering business improvement or organisational projects with measurable outcomes.
• High-level project management skills including planning, risk management, benefits realisation and change leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of business improvement methodologies and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Review current volunteer engagement practices and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Design the framework including service models, governance, measures and risk controls.
• Engage with councils, volunteers and partners to shape and support change.
• Coordinate project teams and advise leaders on delivery and process improvement.
• Establish governance and reporting to monitor progress, risks and benefits.
• Lead implementation and support teams to embed new ways of working.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Business)

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Senior Project Lead to develop and implement its new Volunteer Framework over a 12-month term. The role covers planning, stakeholder engagement and governance, turning ideas into a practical framework that strengthens volunteering across the Council.

You will work across Council to map current practices, engage staff, volunteers and partners, and drive a sustainable, measurable approach to volunteering with change leadership and governance oversight.