Volunteer Program Manager

Peninsula Health; City of Frankston; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive retailer/dining discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education & training partnerships

Job summary

Bayside Health invites applications for a Volunteer Program Manager to oversee and grow the Peninsula Volunteer Program across Frankston and surrounding areas. You will coordinate with volunteer coordinators and staff, and manage administrative and database processes.

The role leads recruitment, induction, training and compliance, maintains volunteer records, develops policies, and ensures accreditation against quality standards, while supporting education partners and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with managing a volunteer program.
• Experience with IT systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel Essential).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at senior administrative level (e.g. team leader / autonomous role).
• Demonstrated Leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, develop and operationally manage the Bayside Health Peninsula Volunteer Program.
• Liaise with volunteer coordinators and key staff; coordinate administrative and database processes.
• Lead development, implementation, training and monitoring of volunteer program initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, induction, training and compliance processes; maintain volunteer records.
• Develop relevant policies and procedures and ensure accountability against accreditation, quality and best practice standards.

Skills

Volunteer program management

IT systems proficiency

Leadership & team building

Volunteer recruitment & training

Database management (Volgistics)

Tools

Volgistics database

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• Located in Frankston, Victoria, with potential flexible work arrangements

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Volunteer Program Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, developing and operationally managing the Bayside Health Peninsula Volunteer Program. The role liaises with and supports volunteer coordinators and key staff, maintains and coordinates the administrative and database processes associated with the program, and leads the development, implementation, training and monitoring of volunteer program initiatives. The position also coordinates volunteer recruitment, induction, training and compliance processes, maintains volunteer records, develops relevant policies and procedures, and ensures accountability against relevant accreditation, quality and best practice standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with managing a volunteer program
• Experience with IT systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at senior administrative level (e.g. team leader / autonomous role)
• Demonstrated Leadership and team building skills
• Experience with Volgistics database(desirable)
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contactSue Harvey, [e-mail].

The role ceases advertising on 20 October 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.