• 0.6 EFT (3 days per week)

Help build a volunteer community that brings hope, connection and support to women in and beyond prison.

Prison Network is seeking a warm, organised and people-focused Volunteer Manager to lead and support our volunteer program across Victoria.

Volunteers are at the heart of Prison Network’s work. They help create connection, consistency and community for women in prison and post-release, often becoming trusted and familiar faces during some of the hardest periods of a woman’s life.

This role is an opportunity to build and strengthen a volunteer program that is relational, safe, values-driven and deeply impactful.

About Us

Prison Network is a faith-based not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting women in Victorian prisons, and their families, for more than 75 years.

Our vision is for dignity, hope and purpose for women in and beyond prison.

We walk alongside women through prison and post-release, providing practical support, connection and encouragement as they navigate positive pathways and create change.

About the Role

The Volunteer Manager is responsible for the coordination, development and support of Prison Network’s volunteer program.

This is a hands-on and highly relational role that combines volunteer recruitment, training, support, coordination and compliance. You’ll work closely with volunteers across a range of programs and activities, helping ensure they feel equipped, connected and well supported in their roles.

You’ll also play an important role in strengthening volunteer systems, improving volunteer experience and helping foster a strong sense of community and purpose across the volunteer network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, onboarding and supporting volunteers
• Coordinating volunteer placements, rosters and communication
• Delivering volunteer induction, training and ongoing development
• Providing regular check-ins, support and debriefing for volunteers
• Developing volunteer engagement and retention strategies
• Supporting compliance, Child Safe requirements and record keeping
• Coordinating volunteer events, training days and communications
• Maintaining volunteer systems, resources and processes
• Attending programs and activities to support volunteers in practice

About You

You are relational, organised and proactive, with a genuine passion for supporting people and building community.

You enjoy working collaboratively, communicating with warmth and clarity, and creating environments where people feel welcomed, valued and supported.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience coordinating volunteers, teams or community programs
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse people
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and systems
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice
• A calm, non-judgemental and solutions-focused approach
• Alignment with Prison Network’s mission, values and Christian ethos

Highly regarded:

• Experience in the community services or justice sector
• Experience developing or facilitating training
• Experience using Salesforce or similar systems
• Experience working with volunteers in complex or emotionally sensitive settings

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• A supportive and purpose-driven team culture
• Meaningful work with genuine community impact
• Opportunity to help shape and strengthen a well-established volunteer program
• The chance to contribute to Prison Network’s next chapter of growth and change

Position Details

• 0.6 EFT (3 days per week)
• Tuesday attendance required for all staff day
• Hybrid role across home, Melbourne office locations and prison programs
• Some attendance required at events and volunteer activities

Requirements

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check

next steps

Please see attached Position Description.

For further information please contact Jenni Walker at [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.