**Vinnies Van Coordinator**:
- Date: 24 Sep 2024- Location: Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500- Requisition ID: 1118**About Us**:
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.
- We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture._
- The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities._
**Your Role**:
As the **Vinnies Van Services Coordinator, **you will coordinate effective and efficient operation of the Illawarra Van Services and the associated support activities, including volunteer coordination.
**Your Responsibility**:
- Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards.
- Liaise with the client group, government agencies, community groups, corporate organisations and other relevant individuals and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate sponsorship and support.
- Oversee the maintenance of the program, including working with stakeholders, van services, kitchen areas and office spaces.
- Lead a team of employees and volunteers including effective attraction, recruitment, onboarding and training to deliver services and support for the program.
- Facilitate Advisory Committee meetings and Team Coordinator meetings.
- Work with other team members collaboratively in a manner that encourages teamwork and a commitment to an overall positive organisational culture.
**You Will Need**:
- Relevant experience in Community Services or related field
- Previous administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office Products and advanced organisation and time management abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills communication and organisational skills.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage both staff and volunteers.