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Form of workBethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for nearly 70 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.
Bethanie recognises the important role our volunteers play in enriching the ageing journey of our customers throughout Perth and regional Western Australia. We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Volunteer Liaison Officer to join our volunteer engagement team.
- This position is 0.5FTE (working 19 hours per week)
- Monday and Tuesday are preferred work days; the days and hours worked would be flexible and discussed with the successful applicant; you could work across 3, 4 or 5 days depending on what suits best!
- Fixed-term contract role - 12 month duration
About the role
Reporting to the Manager Volunteer Services, the Regional Volunteer Liaison Officer will act as an intermediary between allocated community and residential aged care sites in the South metropolitan area (including Como, Port Kennedy and Peel catchment) and volunteers.
This role is responsible for providing face-to-face and remote support to site volunteer coordination teams by helping to identify volunteer needs; assist with inducting incoming volunteers; be a go-to for volunteers and check-in to see how they are going; assist with reporting/tracking; assist with performance management issues; and assist sites with their volunteer recognition efforts.
On a day-to-day basis, this role will involve travel to different sites to help maximise opportunities to embed improved volunteer involvement practices at each site. You’ll need access to your own vehicle for this travel however we offer a vehicle allowance to cover travel for your role.
About you
You’re passionate about the value that volunteering has to offer and enjoy the variety that liaising with volunteers and staff will bring to your day! This could be the right fit for you if you’ve worked in volunteer coordination, community development, learning and development or similar fields.
As this role involves working remotely you will be comfortable working with minimal supervision and as part of a team. You will also bring:
- Excellent administration, organisation and time management skills to effectively support multiple sites - both remotely and in person
- A natural ability to build rapport with people from all age groups and diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
- Hands-on experience with a range of IT tools and ability to maintain accurate records
- An understanding of healthcare and the risks and challenges associated with volunteering in this environment
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Working with Bethanie
At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people and customers. As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:
- Salary Packaging up to $15,899 per annum. Salary Packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases.
- Banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
- Rewarding career with a supportive culture
- Professional development and training opportunities
To Apply
Please click on apply to upload your resume and cover letter before the closing date of 17/04/2024. Our application process includes an additional questionnaire to finalise your application. If you require any further information, please contact our Careers team on 131 151.
