BENEFITS

• Improve your take home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for an experienced Volunteer Engagement Advisor, passionate about contemporary volunteer engagement practices, to join our team of more than 900 volunteers and 1,400 employees to make a difference on a 6-month contract. A hybrid role, you will work from home and our Fitzroy office. The role is offered part-time or full-time at 30.4 or 38 hours per week.

THE ROLE

This role will work with the broader Volunteer Engagement Team, partnering with program managers and Leaders of Volunteers to support the positive and effective engagement of volunteers. This will be achieved by identifying and creating meaningful volunteer experiences and roles that support the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives and supporting the onboarding of volunteers.

The role will have a project management focus, leading the development of volunteer and Leaders of Volunteers training, supporting the organisation’s National Volunteer Week activities, supporting the development of volunteer and Leaders of Volunteer resources and supporting the roll out of MyImpact to volunteers across BSL.

• Support and advise Leaders of Volunteers to create a great volunteer experience through advice, learning, coaching and general support
• Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to identify, assess, plan and implement volunteer opportunities, programs, and supports, and to grow volunteer participation
• Build and maintain professional, educational and community networks that support continued professional development and create opportunity for partnerships
• Support and work closely with Leaders of Volunteers and relevant teams to design and implement volunteer recruitment campaigns

Salary will range from $84,506.61 - $90,928.23 per annum (pro rata), based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Experience in developing and successfully implementing contemporary volunteer engagement strategies and programs in a similar organisation
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to volunteerism
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build effective relationships, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Proven experience in the coordination of a volunteer program/service
• Proven project management skills and written communication skills for the preparation of resources and communications
• Sound knowledge, solid understanding and practical application of Volunteer Australia’s National Standards for Volunteer Involvement 

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Tracey O'Neill on 0490 513 054 or [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Engagement Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

Please address the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter. 

Interviews: Week of 22 April 2024.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.