Person, Man, Clothing, Apparel, Face

Volunteer Coordinator - Horsley Residential

  • 496355
  • Horsley
  • Volunteer Services
  • Permanent Part Time

About us  

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health.  

HammondCare has a strong volunteer programme with over 750 dedicated volunteers. They support residents and our team by helping with various activities—cooking, nail care, arts and crafts, exercise programs, pastoral care, and day excursions, just to name a few. They also engage in simple pleasures, such as chatting over a cup of tea or taking a walk, connecting through shared interests and life experiences.

About the role  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of our residents.  The role of Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for developing and leading a volunteer service whose key focus is the people we care for.

This role is based at our residential site at Horsley and is a permanent part-time role  3 days per week (flexible with days, one day must be a Wednesday) or shorter hours spread across 4 days.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including: 

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
  • Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave (pro rata)
  • Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
  • Discounts on everyday products and services
  • Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
  • Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
  • Health & Wellbeing programmes
  • Reward & Recognition programmes
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities include

  • Working with multidisciplinary teams to build a volunteer service that compliments the needs of HammondCare Residential service and clients
  • Attracting, recruiting and onboarding volunteers, matching their interests with suitable opportunities
  • Managing and mentoring volunteers, supporting them with both online and onsite face-to-face training as well as coordinating social volunteer events
  • Maintaining accurate records in our volunteer database (Salesforce) and following established processes and guidelines for Volunteer Services 

About you:

  • Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
  • Demonstrated experience where relationship building is a prominent component of your role
  • Demonstrated aptitude for team leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport quickly and work with people at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Preferred experience in recruitment particularly of volunteer teams
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
  • Empathic and compassionate

To Apply 

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! 

Pre- Employment Checks  

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references. 

 

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

 

Apply Now

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

Thank you. Please wait for a moment as we direct you to the Apply Portal for you to complete this job application.

Sign up for job alerts

 

Not You?

Thank you