ACVVS Program Coordinator
Create Connections. Reduce Isolation. Make a Difference.
Part Time 0.8 FTE, Permanent Position
Inner Southern Melbourne | Community-Based Role
At Better Health Network (BHN), we believe everyone deserves connection, belonging, and support to live well. We're looking for a passionate and organised ACVVS Program Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) across Inner Southern Melbourne.
This is a rewarding opportunity to coordinate a program that helps older people build meaningful social connections, reduce loneliness, and improve wellbeing through the support of dedicated volunteers.
About The Role
As the ACVVS Program Coordinator, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of the program, ensuring volunteers and older people are matched, supported and connected through safe, meaningful relationships. You'll work closely with volunteers, aged care providers, community organisations and internal teams to grow the program, maintain strong partnerships, and achieve funded outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Recruiting, onboarding, training and supporting volunteers
* Building strong relationships with aged care providers and community partners
* Identifying and engaging eligible program participants
* Monitoring program performance and achieving funded targets
* Maintaining accurate records, reporting and compliance requirements
* Promoting the program and identifying opportunities for growth and community engagement
About You
You are a people-focused coordinator who enjoys building relationships and making things happen. You are highly organised, proactive and passionate about supporting older people in the community.
You'll Bring
* Experience coordinating and supporting volunteers
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‐building skills
* Experience working within funded programs and achieving KPIs
* Excellent organisational, communication and problem‐solving abilities
* Confidence managing databases, reporting and program administration
* Knowledge of aged care or community services (highly regarded)
Experience with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) or broader aged care sector will be highly valued.
Why join BHN?
We Offer
* Permanent part time (0.8 EFT) – SACS Level 4
* Work within a multidisciplinary, community‐based health team
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* A healthy work‐life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well‐being programmes
* NFP Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses, as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as
* Novated leasing
* Work related expenses
* Self‐education
* Additional superannuation
Relocation support: If you have relocated permanently for work purposes you may be able to substantially increase your take‐home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate health promotion team and help shape healthier, more equitable communities.
Applications close: 10 June 2026. Shortlisting will commence as applications are received.
For a confidential discussion, contact Kylie Osborne, Program Manager, Connected Communities via kosborne@bhn.org.au.
Pre‐employment checks include reference checks, National Police Check, Working with Children Check and evidence of right to work in Australia.
BHN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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