Volunteer Coordinator

At The Benevolent Society, we believe in a society where everyone can live their best life.Our Early Years Centres are a one-stop-shop family hub with everything from free drop-in infant health services to playgroups, cooking with kids classes and parenting support to enable children and families to live their best life.As the Volunteer Coordinator you will coordinate volunteering opportunities across the Early Years Centre sites in Brisbane (mainly based at Browns Plains). This includes recruiting, assessing, training and supporting volunteers, establishing a referral base and maintaining effective links with relevant community services, volunteering networks and corporate organisations. Support to staff regarding volunteer supervision, review and recognition will also be part of your role.Terms: Permanent full time position based at Browns PlainsThis opportunity is for you if you want to:Lead Volunteering and Student Placements at our Early Years Centres in Brisbane Work in a professional, supportive and dynamic environment in a growing organisation where no 2 days are the sameJoin a passionate high preforming team committed to outstanding service to our family clients and stakeholdersContribute to successful education and community based programs that are making a difference to families and childrenAbout you:To succeed in this role you will have the following values and abilities :A relevant tertiary qualification in Volunteer Coordination, Community Development, Program Coordination, Human Resources, or similar.Minimum 2 years’ experience working with volunteers in a coordination role.Experience in an early years education, family or child based environment is ideal but not essential.Understanding of child-safe practices and risk management   Ability to work independently, complete mainly admin based tasks on time while effectively managing interruptionsStrong customer service focus with the desire to create a great experience for both volunteers and staff   Great communication and people skills and able to create strong working relationships with people from all walks of life Interested? Apply online today!Call Floyd Stephens on 0408 104 430 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 4 January 2019.Position Description 30 AUD Australia - QLD Brisbane Southern Suburbs & Logan Browns Plains 4118