What Meals on Wheels Tasmania Offers You:
* Competitive Salary: Level 3 Pay Point 1 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award [MA000100].
* Salary Package Benefits: $15,900 onto Mortgage, Rent, Personal loan, Credit card, Living Expenses card, School fees, Childcare fees, private health - Hospital cover, and Residential rates.
* Entertainment Benefit: $2650 - Reimbursement method or Entertainment Card – Dining meals, Accommodation, etc.
* Novated Leasing options.
* Blue Light Card Membership – Enjoy discounts at a wide range of retailers, including Woolworths, available to both staff and volunteers.
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading – Enjoy extra pay when you take your well-earned leave.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support services for you and your family
Join Us in Making a Difference
Meals on Wheels Tasmania is looking for a friendly, organised, community-minded person to join our team as a Branch Coordinator at our Wynyard branch. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident with admin tasks, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to their local community.
About us:
Meals on Wheels commenced its operation in Tasmania in 1955, we now have 15 branch locations spread across the State from Wynyard in the Northwest down to Huon Valley in the South. Our dedicated 50+ staff and 750+ volunteers deliver over 280,000 meals every year to frail, aged people, and people with disabilities enabling them to remain independent in their homes for longer.
About the role:
This part-time role involves coordinating the daily delivery of meals, supporting volunteers, and managing day-to-day administration in Wynyard. In addition to your regular 10 – 15 hours per fortnight, you will also be trained to work across our Ulverstone and Devonport branches. This is a key role that will act as the primary relief coordinator across the Northwest, stepping in to cover leave or absences.
This position is ideal for someone who is flexible and reliable, and who is looking for consistent part-time hours with the opportunity to pick up additional work.
About you:
The successful candidate in the role will have:
Essential (Selection Criteria):
* Strong Computer Proficiency: Experience in MS Office Suite and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
* Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively liaise with clients, families, and carers regarding meal changes, inquiries, and concerns which can include challenging situations.
* Relationship-Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, volunteers, and community partners. Plan and organise events and activities that engage with new and existing volunteers.
* Organisational Skills: Strong administrative skills to manage meal delivery logistics and maintain accurate records.
* Adaptability: Ability to handle organisational change effectively.
* Cultural Awareness: Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations, including those from different cultural, socioeconomic, and age groups.
Desirable (Selection Criteria):
* Volunteer Management: Experience in recruiting, coordinating, and managing volunteer rosters. Ability to focus on enhancing team skills and performance. Addressing volunteer inquiries and concerns.
* Community Knowledge: Familiarity with not-for-profit organisations and the operations of similar community organisations and their best practices. Leadership Skills: Experience in leading or managing teams, particularly in a volunteer context.
How to apply:
To find out more about this exciting opportunity and access a copy of the Position Description please contact Lily Geappen on 0498 666 553 or hr@mowtas.org.au.
If you are confident, you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfil the requirements of the role please click the apply button now!
Your application must include:
• An up-to-date resume including two referees.
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria of the role.
Applications close Sunday the 10th of August at 5:00pm.
Meals on Wheels Tasmania is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidentiality.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check, cost covered by Meals on Wheels Tasmania Inc.