Address About the opportunity
Join our team as an Emergency Relief Coordinator and make a significant impact on coordinating vital Emergency Relief support and referral pathways. As a key player in our organization, you will provide crucial support and coordination for Emergency Relief Agency volunteers, working closely with the Administration Coordinator to ensure the smooth delivery of Emergency Relief services, meeting the demands of our valued consumers.
As an Emergency Relief Coordinator, you will:
Ensure program compliance with service standards and guidelines.
Provide oversight of referral trends and service demand.
Oversee storage and distribution of resources efficiently.
Collaborate with external agencies to maintain referral pathways (e.g., NILS program, Financial Counselling).
Respond to emergencies in line with organizational values, e.g., bushfire relief.
Offer hands-on support to volunteers, clients, and stakeholders for immediate client needs.
Provide leadership, direction, and support to ER volunteers, including rostering and training.
Support management of ER volunteer staff and a small team of Lead volunteers.
Assist in collating monthly data for funding body reporting.
Ensure legal compliance, availability of policies, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
We also offer a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social welfare or related disciplines.
You will also have:
Previous experience in a human services or welfare agency, providing direct client services including assessment of needs, supportive counselling and case management.
Demonstrated experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged groups
Demonstrated experience in community development including networking and relationship building
Experience working independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
A strong understanding of financial literacy and resilience
How to apply
APPLY today by submitting the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:
Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Address the Core selection criteria in the position description
Applications close Monday 4 March 2024.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Helen Williamson – Administration Coordinator on 03 9501 7000.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also 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.
