Volunteer Program Lead
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
Theres never been a more exciting time to join St Vincents. Only late last year we brought all volunteer programs across St Vincents into one unified national team strengthening our impact across hospitals corporate services aged care support at home and community programs. Guided by the values of the Sisters of Charity our volunteers bring kindness dignity and human connection to people who need it most. By joining our team youll play a pivotal role in making that mission real every day. You will also be part of our organisations exciting new vision Bringing Care Home taking the best of St Vincents care beyond hospitals and aged care homes directly into the homes of communities across the country. We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person - someone who believes deeply in the power of community compassion and meaningful service.
About the role
The Volunteer Program Lead leads the delivery of our current program that focuses on reducing loneliness and social isolation among older Australians through meaningful volunteer relationships. Reporting to the National Director of Volunteers and working within the St Vincents Mission portfolio you will lead a team of eight (8) Volunteer Coordinators and Support staff across QLD NSW and VIC facilitating life-changing connections between volunteers and older Australians living in residential aged care or in their own homes.
This leadership role will see you oversee the full program strengthen volunteer recruitment engagement and retention and contribute to the growth of St Vincents volunteer program across the organisation. Working with internal teams external providers and community partners youll help more older Australians experience the simple but profound gift of connection.
This is a permanent position based in Sydney or Melbourne with genuine supportive flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Provide leadership and support to a team of Volunteer Coordinators and Volunteer Support team members across multiple locations leading with genuine care integrity and a deep sense of responsibility for the people volunteers and communities we serve.
Oversee the full volunteer lifecycle including recruitment onboarding training engagement and recognition
Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external residential aged care providers support-at-home organisations and community partners to expand program reach
Manage program performance reporting and compliance
Identify opportunities to improve systems processes and volunteer experiences driving continuous improvement across the program
Contribute to the broader national strategy for volunteers strengthening collaboration and consistency across the One St Vincents network
Things that work for us:
A leader who combines strength and skill with compassion using kindness to inspire teams and stay true to our purpose
Proven experience leading multisite teams high volume recruitment volunteer programs community initiatives or funded service programs
Demonstrated experience delivering programs or services with strong compliance reporting and performance outcomes
Strong stakeholder engagement capability with the ability to build trusted partnerships across aged care providers community organisations and internal teams
Experience growing and strengthening volunteer programs that create meaningful social impact
Operational leadership skills with the ability to plan problem solve and continuously improve service delivery
Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills
A deep commitment to the purpose of improving quality of life for older people through connection and companionship
Things that work for you:
Be part of keeping St Vincents proud legacy alive working alongside a team that is deeply connected to the purpose of St Vincents
Contribute to a role that makes a meaningful difference in peoples lives
Opportunity to work for the nations 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 $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum
Be part of a supportive leadership team with a great mission focused community spirit where you can grow professionally and make a sincere impact
Employee benefits galore!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity
At St Vincents 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.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Respectfully no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
10 April 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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.
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