Want to join a purpose-based organisation in 2023!? Then See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind could be for you!

About See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind

We’ve been around for a long time - 138 years in fact. Over that time, we’ve seen and learnt a lot. That makes us the most experienced and knowledgeable provider of vision services in South Australia. But our range of services is also what makes us stand apart. We’re the largest provider in South Australia, offering people who are blind or have low vision support that ranges from assistance dogs to assistive technologies.

The opportunity

Responsible to the Service Partners Team Manager, the Volunteer Support Officer delivers quality volunteer services that meet the needs of our clients in line with business requirements.

This is a part time 12-month fixed term position (.5 FTE).

This role involves the matching of volunteers with suitable roles, considering client eligibility, volunteer skills, location, and availability. Other important components of the position include assisting in the recruitment and training of volunteers and a range of administrative duties including data entry, maintaining volunteer and customer records and assembling training materials.

Your skills and expertise

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to relate to persons of all ages, including those with a disability.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy, competent administrative and documentation skills.
• Ability to assess and balance conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work effectively independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strength in developing relationships and being understanding of the needs of people.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CRM (Customer Relations Management Systems), Microsoft Office software applications and data entry.
• Empathy for persons who are blind or vision impaired and the ability to relate to persons of all ages, abilities and of a cultural and linguistically diverse background.
• You must have a valid Police Clearance, Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker clearance or be willing to obtain these.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Disability, Aged or Community Services sectors.
• Vocational qualification in disability or community services - Certificate III in Individual Support specialising in disability or a Certificate IV in Disability.
• A current qualification or experience delivering training to groups of up to 15 people.

What we can offer you

• A position where you make a difference every day
• Flexible work arrangements – talk to us about your preferences!
• Attractive salary with the added benefit of salary packaging to increase your take home pay. (All staff have access to up to $15,900 tax free, and a further $2500 tax free for meal and entertainment purchases.)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development, and networking
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with the opportunity to participate in staff events
• The opportunity to get out and about in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Options to Purchase Additional Annual Leave