Vinnies Van Services Coordinator

Company description:

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW

Job description:

About Us:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role:

Coordinate effective and efficient operation of North East Regional Van Services and the associated support activities, including volunteer coordination.

Your Responsibility:

• Ensure the effective running of the NE Vans services.
• Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards.
• Ensure the Vinnies Van volunteers are adequately supported to deliver services, this will require some after hours on-call support.
• Liaise with the client group, government agencies, community groups, corporate organisations and other relevant individuals and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate financial and in-kind sponsorship and support.
• Work closely with the NSW State Vans Manager to plan and implement new Van Services and implement the state wide strategic plan.

You Will Need:

• Tertiary qualification and / or relevant experience in Community Services or related field (desirable)
• Previous administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office Products and advanced organisation and time management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills communication and organisational skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage both staff and volunteers.
• Proven ability to provide small and large group education sessions to a range of age groups on social justice issues.
• Sound knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness.
• Understanding and experience with conflict resolution.
• Unrestricted Driver's License and the confidence to drive a small truck and minivan.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WH&S and Food Handling requirements

Apply Now:

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.