**Job Title:** Community Engagement Coordinator
Salary: Permanent part-time position (0.70 FTE) available.
Job Description:
The Volunteer Liaison Officer provides onsite support for the community transport hubs, including supervision and support for volunteer drivers, managing volunteer availability, connecting with local stakeholders, and support delivery of the program into the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identifying and managing the recruitment of volunteers to support ongoing service delivery.
* Support coordination of volunteer availability onsite for rostering purposes.
* Maintaining a high level of volunteer engagement within the program through regular meetings, events, and initiatives.
* Ensuring all drivers involved with the program are provided with the necessary training, supervision, and mentoring.
* Rotating site visits to support onsite needs, facilities management, and liaison with volunteers and community stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
You will need:
* Experience in a similar role with an emphasis on operations and logistical planning and/or volunteer management.
* To be able to travel between community transport sites as required.
* Comfortable working independently onsite and collaborating remotely (online) with the broader team.
* An understanding of the unique challenges faced by regional communities.
* To have and able to maintain strong relationships with regional communities.
* The ability to establish clear boundaries with volunteers and confidently maintain them as needed.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with various stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Share Point, Microsoft or Google sheets.
* Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
- Options for purchased leave available
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave
- Travel allowance provided or utilise our company car for inter-site commutes
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people in rural and remote areas. As a Volunteer Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the community transport program and ensuring that volunteers have the resources they need to deliver excellent services. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to match, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.