Volunteer Development Officer

• Part Time - Fixed Term Contract (until January 2026)
• Family friendly - 3 days per week
• Salary from $80,525 to $85,782 per annum (pro-rata)

About Position

The City is seeking a Volunteer Development Officer who understands all facets of volunteer coordination. The successful candidate will have knowledge of development and maintenance of resources (including volunteering software), volunteer recruitment and retention, volunteering programs, volunteer management practices and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2020 as it applies to volunteers.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate activities relating to the City's Volunteer Program, being the first point of contact.
• Modify and enhance existing volunteering operational practices within established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all City volunteer related processes, policies and resources comply with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2020.
• Review and implement improvements to the City's Volunteer Management System, to maximise functionality, streamline processes and capture WHS Act requirements.
• Implement new practices aligned with WHS Act compliance for volunteering.
• Leading and facilitating training to staff and/or volunteers.
• Communicate and partner with a range of customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare documents and reports tailored to the audience and the intended outcome.
• Resolve operational issues with diplomacy, efficiency and attention to risk management.

About You

Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities:

1. Experience in volunteer program management (essential).
2. Intermediate research and analysis skills (essential).
3. Advanced organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks (essential).
4. Advanced verbal and written communication skills (essential).
5. Experience in system improvement and implementation (essential).
6. Experience in project management (essential).
7. Experience working in local government (desirable).
8. Intermediate customer service, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage conflict and competing expectations (desirable).
9. Qualification in relevant discipline such as community development, or equivalent (essential).

Successful applicants may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings which forms part of the ordinary hours of work for this position (additional rates apply).

About the City of Wanneroo

City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people.

We value who you are and the skills, knowledge and commitment you will bring to our welcoming and enthusiastic team.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 applies this position as the City of Wanneroo is committed to growing representation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our workforce. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. 

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave, pro rata;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

Interested?

To apply, please address the above criteria in a cover letter no longer than two pages, as well as a current resume.  We look forward to receiving your application.

Reference Number:  19582

Close Date: Sunday 28th April 2024 (10.00pm AWST)

Position Description - Volunteer Development Officer.PDF

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Pascaline Mirthil (Team Leader Community Development) on (08) 9405 5***

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.
Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.