Volunteer Program Coordinator

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Salary packaging

Job summary

Eastern Health is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support growth and day-to-day coordination of volunteer services. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, training, engagement, recognition and retention, while ensuring policy compliance across the organisation.

The position is primarily based at Box Hill Hospital with occasional travel to other campuses. You’ll work in a small team, liaising with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and enhance the volunteer experience within Melbourne’s

Qualifications

• We are seeking someone with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for volunteering and community service.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Attention to detail and sound administrative capabilities.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Experience coordinating volunteer activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding and training.
• Support, engage and recognise volunteers across Eastern Health.
• Develop and maintain volunteer policies, procedures, resources and reporting.
• Manage volunteer communications, including newsletters and surveys.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition programs and events.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external volunteer networks.
• Contribute to shaping and growing volunteering across the health service.
• Support day-to-day coordination and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Join a small but committed team to make a real difference at Eastern Health and our Volunteers

• Permanent Part Time | 20 hours per week
• Flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements available
• Meaningful work that supports our volunteers and the communities we serve
• Generous salary packaging and benefits

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated serviceunited by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to support the growth and day-to-day coordination of volunteer services across Eastern Health. Working as part of a small team of coordinators, this role supports the full volunteer lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, engagement, recognition and retention, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Working closely with stakeholders across Eastern Health and the broader volunteer sector, you will help strengthen partnerships, enhance volunteer experience and promote the valuable contribution volunteers make to Eastern Health.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding and training
• Support, engage and recognise volunteers across Eastern Health
• Develop and maintain volunteer policies, procedures, resources and reporting
• Manage volunteer communications, including newsletters and surveys
• Coordinate volunteer recognition programs and events
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external volunteer networks
• Lead meaningful work that positively impacts patients, consumer s and communities
• Opportunity to shape and grow volunteering across one of Victoria's largest health services

The position is primarily located at Box Hill Hospital but travel to other campuses is required from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We're looking for someone who brings strong communication and organisational skills, a passion for volunteering, the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships, attention to detail, sound administrative capability, and a flexible, proactive approach to work.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Number: 0402 998 ***

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 6/11/2026

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