About Us

Habitat for Humanity is a leading global housing non-profit working in more than 70 countries. In Queensland one of our programs supports accommodation services and disadvantaged people by mobilising teams of volunteers and corporate supporters to complete building maintenance, painting, landscaping, building projects, etc.

The Role

We are seeking a supervisor to deliver our expanding program in Queensland - this includes corporate/community volunteering, partnerships and building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise volunteer days and manage all logistics for volunteer activities.
• Organise and manage maintenance work, landscaping projects, indoor and outdoor painting and building projects.
• Develop and implement partnerships with corporates and community organisations.
• Lead teams of often unskilled volunteers to complete various projects and provide positive support and guidance.
• Manage tools, equipment, materials and various projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure a safe working environment and proactively encourage safe working practices.
• Provide information and safety presentation to volunteer teams.
• Take photos at volunteer activities and prepare reports and promotional materials.

Selection Criteria

• Highly motivated, positive, excellent organisation skills with very good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Highly developed communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, support, motivate and manage unskilled volunteer undertaking building maintenance and building projects, including painting - creating a fun work environment.
• Project and program management skills and experience.
• Building, construction and maintenance skills and experience, including ability to paint and complete building repairs and small building projects.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence, ability to drive a Ute with trailer and willingness to travel.
• Construction White Card (or wiliness to obtain) and knowledge of construction site safety.

The successful applicant would be engaged on a contract or casual basis to supervise volunteer activities, develop projects and assist with corporate / community partnerships. Regularity of work cannot be guaranteed and will depend on program opportunities and support from partners. To begin with the position is likely to be a few days per month and this may increase as the program develops.

To obtain a Position Description or for enquiries please email Dean Hart – [email protected], using the subject line: Volunteer Supervisor - Construction, Building Maintenance, Disaster Recovery enquiry via EthicalJobs.