Are you passionate about people, community engagement and making a genuine difference?
The Northern Healthcare Volunteer Association (NHVA) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and help lead one of South Australia's largest and most diverse hospital volunteer programs.
The Volunteer Coordinator is accountable to the Director of Volunteer Operations and Services, for effective and efficient day-to-day coordination of Volunteers at the Lyell McEwin Hospital, Modbury Hospital, James Nash House and Northgate.(Northern Adelaide Local Health Network)
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, rostering, mentoring, and maintenance of up-to-date training and screening of Volunteers, including reporting on key performance indicators and implementation of work instructions.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) worked over five days per week:
- Three days: 8.30 am – 1.30 pm
- Two days: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
The position is based across NHVA's offices at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital .
Working collaboratively with two other Volunteer Coordinators, you will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality volunteer services that enhance the patient experience and support hospital staff.
About You
You are someone who enjoys working with people and creating positive community impact.
You will bring:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build productive relationships with volunteers, hospital staff and community organisations.
- Experience coordinating people, projects, volunteers or community programs.
- Confidence managing competing priorities within a busy environment.
- Initiative, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
- A commitment to professionalism, compliance and high-quality customer service.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
Experience with Microsoft Office (including basic Excel), Canva and social media would be highly regarded, or a willingness to learn with on-the-job training provided.
Commencing as a contract, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to increase to full-time hours and higher responsibilities when the need arises.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary and employment conditions.
- Free parking at both hospital locations.
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per annum.
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
- The opportunity to help shape innovative volunteer programs within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
- A rewarding role where your work has a direct and lasting impact on patients, volunteers and the hospital community.