Volunteering Officer

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced Volunteering Officer to support the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of our statewide volunteering programs across Victoria. You will work with regional staff, community partners and volunteers to deliver safe, inclusive activities that connect people with nature.

Reporting to the Statewide Volunteering Manager, you will help develop tools, templates and systems to promote participation and strengthen program delivery, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating volunteering, community engagement or environmental programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
• Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple tasks and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide volunteering projects and activities within established frameworks.
• Collaborate with regional teams, volunteers and community partners to deliver safe, inclusive programs.
• Collect data, monitor outcomes and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.
• Develop tools and communications to promote volunteer engagement and participation.
• Engage with Traditional Owners and community organisations to support inclusion and participation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Environmental management

Community development

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1001373VOM

Support the delivery and improvement of safe, inclusive statewide volunteering programs that connect people with nature. Build relationships with volunteers, regional teams and community partners while contributing to positive conservation outcomes.

• Help deliver safe and inclusive volunteering programs across Victoria.
• Build meaningful relationships with volunteers and community partners.
• Support programs that connect communities with nature and conservation.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting some of Victoria's most treasured landscapes. We're seeking an experienced Volunteering Officer to support the delivery, coordination and improvement of our statewide volunteering programs.

We offer

• Meaningful work that supports communities and the environment.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• The opportunity to strengthen volunteer participation and conservation outcomes.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Statewide Volunteering Manager, you will support the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of Parks Victoria's statewide volunteering programs. You will work collaboratively with regional staff, community partners and volunteers to deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality programs that connect people with nature and contribute to the conservation of Victoria's parks and reserves.

You will coordinate volunteering projects and activities under established statewide frameworks, support consistent practices across regional and program teams, and assist with the planning, delivery and monitoring of volunteering activities.

The role will also contribute to data collection, program evaluation, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You will help develop tools, templates, systems and communications that promote participation and strengthen the delivery of volunteering programs across the organisation.

Working closely with Traditional Owners, community organisations, volunteers and internal stakeholders, you will support engagement activities and events that promote inclusion, collaboration and community participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteering projects and activities under established statewide frameworks and standards.
• Support regional and program teams to implement consistent practices and reporting proc esses.
• Assist with planning, delivering and monitoring safe and inclusive volunteering activities.
• Collect and analyse data to track program outcomes and inform decision‑making.
• Develop tools, templates and communications that promote volunteer engagement and participation.
• Build positive relationships with Traditional Owners, volunteers, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Support engagement activities and events that encourage collaboration and community participation.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and program delivery.
• Assist with assigned budgets, procurement and contract administration processes.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect and collaboration across volunteering programs.

About You

You are an organised and community-focused professional with experience supporting volunteering, community engagement or environmental programs.

You are confident coordinating projects and activities, managing competing priorities and developing constructive relationships with volunteers, colleagues and community partners. You communicate clearly, use sound judgement and take a practical approach to resolving operational challenges. You are committed to respectful and inclusive engagement with Traditional Owners and community members. You also understand the importance of safety, governance, accurate reporting and continuous improvement when delivering community programs.

You'll bring

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting volunteering, community engagement or environmental programs.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in environmental management, community development or a related field.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• An understanding of volunteer management, stakeholder engagement and program coordination.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to build cooperative relationships with volunteers, colleagues and community partners.
• Effective time management, problem‑solving and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to collect and analyse data for program reporting and decision‑making.
• Awareness of workplace safety, risk management, governance and compliance requirements.
• A commitment to ethical, transparent and inclusive work practices.

Application close date: Sunday 18th of October 2026

To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria, you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Employment Requirements
Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm