• Aruma needs YOU (yes, you!)
• Volunteer Coordinator | RESERVOIR, VIC| FULLTIME & PART-TIME (22.5 hours per week)

At Aruma, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.

Our Aruma team is an incredible bunch of people. They're bold, brave and courageous. They see possibilities where others may not. They stand up for the things that matter and stand together as a team. And while they're serious about human rights, they have a knack for finding joy in life - even in the most unexpected places.

When you're part of the Aruma team, you're not just supporting people. You're pioneering new paths, challenging assumptions, daring to think differently, and telling society to raise its bar much higher.

If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, read on because we are on the lookout for two passionate and dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to start ASAP!

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high quality volunteer relationships and programs across our Flexible Support Services division in Victoria. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and desire to have a positive impact through their work!

What success in this role looks like…

• Effective coordination of a portfolio of volunteers including recruitment, screening, onboarding, induction, training and matching volunteers and student placements with Aruma services
• Actively building and maintaining volunteer relationships across the portfolio ensuring volunteers are engaged and effective
• Planning and implementing volunteer reward and recognition activities
• Providing accurate and high-quality documents and reports
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational polices and procedures
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage high quality volunteer coordination
• Establishing and maintaining volunteer records at a professional standard and within a timely manner
• Excellent computer literacy and confidence and capability in using systems and technology
• Strong administrative skills; time management, coordination of tasks, timely decision making and efficient work practices
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as a deeply proactive approach to meeting and exceeding goals
• High level interpersonal communication skills; the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and work effectively with both key internal and external stakeholders
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• A current Victorian drivers licence and access to a car on a daily basis
• A confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination (doses 1 & 2)

Skills and experience that make you stand out…

• 2-3 years previous experience in a volunteer coordination role
• Flexibility and agility to navigate a changing and complex environment
• Previous experience in a community services environment is desirable

Be part of this dedicated, collaborative team and make a difference! We offer the benefits of flexibility, a competitive salary and the option of salary packaging of up to $15,990.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.

Aruma is a Child Safe Organisation and an EEO Employer.