Volunteer Systems Coordinator

  • Melbourne CBD, VIC, 3000
  • Program Administration
  • Maximum Term Part Time
  • Provide advice and support to local Uniting volunteer programs
  • 2 Max Term Part Time positions until 30 July 2026 - 3 Days Per Week
  • SCHADS Level 4 + Super
About the Team

The Volunteer Program team’s mission is to support meaningful and impactful volunteering at Uniting and provide operational advice to maintain a purposeful, safe, and capable volunteer workforce.

Your new role

As a Volunteer Systems Coordinator you will provide advice and support to local Uniting volunteer programs, to further the strategic aims of uplifting volunteer experience, building volunteer leadership, focusing on safety and systems, and embedding data-driven decision making for volunteer engagement.

You will provide subject matter expertise of contemporary volunteer engagement principles and support and advise volunteer leaders through training, coaching, and supporting programs to develop capability.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 + super, you can access the following.

  • Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
  • Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

  • Experience working with Better Impact software is essential
  • Well-developed liaison and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people in various situations.
  • Aptitude to work well both autonomously and as part of a team.
  • An understanding of contemporary volunteering principles and engagement practices

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Nicky Forster, Volunteer Program Manager on nicky.forster@vt.uniting.org 

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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