Address🌐 Division: People & Community
📅 Employment Status: Full-time, ongoing
💼 Classification Level: Professional Staff, Level 5.1
📍 Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville
🗓️ Start Date: ASAP
UMSU – Where Passion Meets Purpose!
With a living history that extends over 130 years, The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is not just an organisation – it's a vibrant hub where creativity, diversity, and social justice intertwine to offer students of the University of Melbourne an enriching campus experience. We're the voice and heart of the student community, constantly buzzing with activities, events, and initiatives that make campus life unforgettable!
As a non-profit organisation run by students, for students, we keep the arts, representation, advocacy, live music, and cultural services alive on campus.
UMSU enables students to get more out of their time at the University. We provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a wealth of cultural facilities and events, whilst having access to quality support services. At its heart UMSU is committed to ensuring students have advocacy and representation on campus; ensuring student voices are heard while making students’ time at the University fun and enjoyable.
Role Spotlight
The Volunteering Support Officer is responsible for providing support to the Volunteering Manager, empowering them to effectively govern and operate UMSU Volunteer Programs. This position includes coordinating aspects of UMSU Volunteer Programs, providing administrative support to Volunteering Department and People & Community Division, and assisting with the development, planning, and delivery of new and existing programs for all UMSU volunteers.
Core Responsibilities of Your Role
Program Coordination
- Coordinate aspects of UMSU Volunteer Programs including, but not limited to, planning, recruitment, rostering, training, and implementation of programs as designated by Volunteering Manager.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with UMSU volunteers, promoting a positive and inclusive volunteer experience.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of volunteer programs regularly and implement improvements based on feedback, changing needs, and best practices in volunteer management.
Administration Support
- Offer administrative assistance to the Volunteering Department and People & Community Division maintaining accurate records, databases and documentation.
- Support the Volunteering Manager in effective use of the Better Impact platform in managing the Volunteer life cycle for all UMSU Volunteer Programs.
- Ensure all volunteers have a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and if relevant a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Your Expertise (Need to Have)
- A clear understanding and commitment to the principles of volunteering.
- Developed organisational skills to effectively manage tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting and working with volunteers.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
- Relevant experience and/or education in relevant field.
- A valid employee Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.
What’s on offer:
- A cause driven workplace with an eclectic culture and flexible approach to our work;
- True life/work balance – check out our benefits which include 5 weeks leave, leave loading 17.5% and 12% superannuation (pro rata); and
- Access to professional development opportunities tailored to you and your career path
Here's how to Apply:
If you're passionate about contributing to the vibrant student community at the University and contribute to our fabulous volunteer programs,we'd love to hear from you! To find further information about the role - View the position description here -https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/pageassets/about/get-a-job/current-jobs/volunteer-support-officer/UMSU-PD-Volunteering-Support-Officer(1).pdf
This is a full-time ongoing role (35 hours per week), position with a starting base salary of $82,108.79 plus 12% superannuation.
Applications for this position close 9am Tuesday 11th June.
Interviews will commence as soon as we start receiving relevant resumes. Applications should include:
- A one page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
- Resume
- Applications which fail to address the key selection criteria will not be considered.
All applicants require:
- a valid Employee Working with Children Check or should be willing to get one
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia- citizenship, passport, or birth certificate or Visa grant letter.
UMSU reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please contact us at ***********@union.unimelb.edu.au
First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people across all gender spectrums are strongly encouraged to apply.
UMSU is a child safe organisation where we value diversity, embrace difference, and nurture a connected, safe, and respectful community. UMSU is a proud member of the Australian Network for Disability. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment.
UMSU acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
