Coordinator Volunteers Program Kilsyth (Paid role)

• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Paid training & we support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
• Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).
• Employee wellness portal – discounts
• Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider

Do you have experience coaching and mentoring a team?  Our small friendly team support volunteers with Recruitment, Onboarding and general Administration.

Fixed term to June 2026

full time hours

38 hours per week

$71,136 - $77,064 p/year ($36-$39 p/hr) Full time equivalent

salary depends on skills/experience

+ 11% Superannuation + Not for profit Salary packaging 

The role is based in Kilsyth

Work close to home

Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia

About us ...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role ... 

The Coordinator Volunteers will provide assistance to the Volunteer Coordination team within Victoria and Queensland and ensure that directions from the Manager Volunteers are undertaken by the team.  It is also to ensure that all legislative and departmental requirements are met.

The position will support the Manager Volunteers with the overall management of the Volunteer program, including but not limited to recruitment, orientation and ongoing training of eligible volunteers for Clients in accordance with program guidelines and procedures and assist with Client assessments. There will be travelling involved both metropolitan and state-wide.  Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the activities of the programs of MiCare Ltd within budget allocation and provide input into MiCare’s future strategic planning process
• Ensure that the Friendly Visiting Program, Community Visiting and Telelink programs are provided to the highest professional standard of service and to recommend strategies to the Manager Volunteers to meet those needs
• Ensure that where possible, programs are delivered in the community’s own ethnic group and whenever able, cater for the preferences of that ethnic group
• Assist other staff and undertake Client assessments and provide ongoing Client support
• Support the Manager Volunteers with recruitment, orientation and ongoing training of eligible volunteers for Clients in accordance with program guidelines and procedure
• Assist the Manager Volunteers to complete government reporting requirements
• Chair meetings and/or take minutes of meeting

About you ... 

Your demonstrated interest in culturally and linguistically diverse services, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and excellent administration skills will be highly regarded.  You will possess a flexible, caring and patient attitude.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications in Community Services or Aged Care are desirable
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is mandatory.

Skills:

• A working knowledge of Volunteerism in Aged care services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the community services sector.
• The ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment.
• The ability to work with frail and/or confused Clients and their families.
• The ability to work within a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and staff development.
• Experience working in a Volunteer capacity desirable
• Demonstrated computer skills including accuracy and numeric skills
• The ability to speak another language preferred

A police check with no disclosable outcome, current medicare evidence of current influenza vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccination, including dose 3 is required by MiCare for this position.

A commitment to work exclusively with MiCare Residential Aged Care facility as your only employer during COVID-19 will be highly regarded.

How to apply ...

Please submit a copy of your resume.  Complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we’ll be in touch.  Please don't delay sending through your applications as interviews will commence effectively. Applications close 3rd May 2024.

For Enquiries....

Please contact Yvonne Philips Email: **************@micare.com.au

Previous Candidates need not apply!

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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