Vinnies Vans Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees arerecognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

As a Vinnies Van Coordinator youll lead the day-to-day operations of one of our vital outreach services supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and those experiencing severe cost-of-living hardship across NSW. Working within our Membership Volunteers and Early Intervention directorate youll be at the heart of a program that delivers more than just meals it delivers connection compassion and dignity. Youll coordinate a passionate volunteer workforce ensure our vans are running safely and efficiently and build meaningful relationships across the community from corporate partners to grassroots groups. This is a hands-on people focused role where no two days are the same and every day has purpose. This position will cover Newcastle and Woy Woy and is full time max term contract through to end of June 2029.

Your Responsibility

Youll be the driving force behind a well-run compliant and impactful service.

• Oversee the daily operationsof your allocated Vinnies Van service ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely
• Lead support and inspire a large team of dedicated volunteerswho staff the van service from recruitment through to training and ongoing engagement
• Manage rosters compliance and reporting ensuring accurate data collection and use of digital tools
• Ensure timely maintenance of vehicles equipment and service sites ensuring all WHS and food safety standards are met
• Build and strengthen community partnershipswith local organisations schools corporate groups and government agencies
• Support the delivery of the statewide Vinnies Vans strategy working closely with internal teams and stakeholders
• Coordinate events volunteer recognition initiatives and community engagement activities
• Contribute to a strong collaborative team culture and uphold the mission and values of Vinnies

You Will Need

Youre organised people-focused and driven by purpose.

• Experience in community services volunteer coordination operations or administration
• Proven ability to lead and engage volunteers or teams building a positive and inclusive environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with confidence engaging a wide range of stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems(Microsoft Office and data/reporting platforms)
• Understanding of issues impacting people experiencing homelessness
• Knowledge of WHS and food handling requirements
• A current unrestricted drivers licenceand confidence driving a van or small truck
• A passion for making a difference and aligning with the values and mission of Vinnies

Desirable:Experience in the not-for-profit sector or working with volunteers.

Apply Now

If this sounds like youdont wait-apply now we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team Join a welcoming values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay Access up to $15900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development- On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits5 days Sorry Business Leave Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off 16 weeks of paid parental leave plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds ethnicities cultures and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disability people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQIA candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation further information can be found intheSocietys commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.Prior to an offer of employment candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check.A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.