Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description:

Better and fairer care.  Always.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join St Vincent’s. Recently, we unified all volunteer programs into one national team, strengthening our impact across hospitals, aged care, community programs and support at home.

Guided by the values of the Sisters of Charity, our incredible volunteers bring kindness, dignity and human connection to those who need it most. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering that impact every day. You’ll also contribute to our vision Bringing Care Home, extending the best of St Vincent’s care beyond traditional settings into the community.

Three (3) positions are available – one based in Sydney, one based in Melbourne and one based in Brisbane. All are permanent positions that will require you to work across our aged care homes, our central Corporate local office and you will have the flexibility to work from home.   

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the volunteer lifecycle, including a key focus on high volume, end to end recruitment

• Build genuine, professional relationships with internal teams, community partners and stakeholders to assist grow our volunteer program

• Support structured volunteer orientation and training to ensure high-quality, consistent experiences and positive retention outcomes

• Coordinate volunteer programs, events and recognition initiatives that strengthen engagement

• Maintain accurate records and reporting, ensuring compliance and supporting data-informed decisions

• Monitor program performance, identify gaps and implement practical improvements

• Oversee volunteer-to-resident matching to ensure meaningful, appropriate friendships and connections

• Track engagement and outcomes, providing clear insights to enhance program effectiveness

About You

• Genuinely motivated by mission, purpose and connection, with values aligned to St Vincent’s mission of care and compassion

• Highly organised, reliable and professional, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

• Proven experience in coordinating volunteers with strong recruitment processing knowledge

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working across diverse stakeholder groups

• Strong understanding of volunteer or program management, compliance and best practice frameworks

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify issues and implement improvements

• Genuinely motivated by purpose and connection, with values aligned to St Vincent’s mission of care and compassion

• Experience in healthcare, aged care, or community programs is highly regarded

Things that work for you

• Be part of a supportive team with a dedicated mission focused, community spirit, where you can grow professionally and make a sincere impact

• Contribute to a role that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Employee benefits galore!

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Employment is subject to required checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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