About Us

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of life 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. 

We have a strong volunteer programme with a valued group of volunteers sharing their time each week.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of our patients. Braeside Hospital is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and community assessments in Fairfield in Southwestern Sydney. Our specialised health and community services for the residents of southwestern Sydney include rehabilitation, palliative care and older people's mental health.

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for leading a volunteer service whose key focus is to support our hospital services.  Our volunteers support our patients by providing social support, happy hour trolley, coffee carts, writing our patients’ life stories, admin, pet therapy etc.

This permanent part-time position working 22.8 hours per week either 3 days per week or shorter hours across 4 days per week based at Braeside Hospital - Prairiewood.

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 prorata
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

Duties include:

• Working with multidisciplinary teams to build a volunteer service that compliments the needs of our clients at Braeside Hospital
• 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 in an Administration/ Coordination position
• Demonstrated experience where relationship building is a prominent component of your role
• Leadership skills
• 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 volunteers
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Empathic and compassionate

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au.

 Pre- Employment Checks 

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references,  immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.

 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.