Membership & Development Officer

 Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

    What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

The Membership & Development Officer is responsible for assisting the St Vincent de Paul Society members to respond to the mission of the Society in an ever-evolving world.  This position will involve working with the Society’s Diocesan Central Councils and Regional Councils by consulting, communicating, encouraging, developing, training and supporting our Conference Members. 

As the Membership & Development Officer you will have the ability to support, relay and inspire any updated or streamlined processes established by the Councils and Special Works to undertake their Vincentian work in accordance with The Rule. 

“It is essential that the Society continually promote the formation and training of its members and officers, in order to deepen their knowledge of the Society and their spirituality, improve the sensitivity, quality and efficiency of their service to the poor and help them be aware of the benefits, resources and opportunities that are available for the poor.  The Society also offers members higher training in order to better help raise the cultural and social level of those who request support.”  
(The Rule, Part 1, 3.12)
 

This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Toowoomba.

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Tertiary or Tafe Qualification and/or experience in the delivery of training programs
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith is desirable
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
• Knowledge of the Rule of the St Vincent de Paul Society and an understanding of the role of conferences, councils and special works.
• Willingness to learn how to prepare Liturgies, Induction ceremonies and festival meetings.
• Understanding of and an ability to explain basic IT and Accounting principles
• Experience and knowledge of working with disadvantaged people
• Demonstrated experience with planning and delivering training programs or projects
• Knowledge of and experience in community networking and development
• Experience in the recruitment and development of volunteers
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication
• Proven ability to adapt and be flexible to the nature of the role
• Proficient knowledge and understanding in MS Office and web-based application
• Ability to contribute to the ongoing process of continual improvement and effective team work

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via SEEK or directly on our careers page!

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.