About us The Leukaemia Foundation is on an exciting transformation journey to deliver greater impact to our key stakeholders and the Australian community.
Join a national organisation standing with Australia to help cure and conquer every blood cancer – with care.
Together we're attacking every blood cancer, from every direction, in every way we can.
Now more than ever, the path to conquering blood cancer requires us to work together and ensure 100% access to the right information, the best treatments, the latest trials, tests and diagnostic tools; and the best supportive care to help people not just to survive - but also to live well.
For 50 years, the Leukaemia Foundation has been the only national charity dedicated to Australians affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and the 120+ other blood cancers and blood disorders.
We're made up of patients, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers and an army of volunteers and supporters – and our volunteers are central to how we deliver on our mission.
Now we're creating a brand-new role to lead this work nationally.
We're looking for a Volunteer Lead to design, build and grow our volunteer program from the ground up.
About the role This newly established, national position reports to the GM, People Culture.
You'll build the frameworks, systems and culture that attract, develop and retain volunteers across the country.
You'll shape an engaging volunteer experience that empowers people to make a meaningful difference, supporting major fundraising campaigns like the World's Greatest Shave, community events and other initiatives that help improve the lives of people impacted by blood cancer.
By creating a strong volunteer culture where people feel valued, connected and inspired, you'll build a thriving national volunteer network that delivers lasting impact and encourages volunteers to stay and grow with the organisation What you'll be doing Designing and rolling out a scalable,



national volunteer program Leading volunteer attraction and recruitment - campaigns, sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection Building onboarding, induction and training programs Creating recognition initiatives that celebrate our volunteers' contribution Setting up systems to track participation, compliance and impact Partnering across the Foundation, and with community and education partners, to open recent volunteer pathways What you'll bring Demonstrated experience developing or leading volunteer programs or community engagement initiatives Strong understanding of the volunteer lifecycle — recruitment, onboarding, retention Experience building frameworks, policies and processes from scratch Strong stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of an organisation Ability to manage competing priorities in a newly established function Knowledge of the legislative and compliance side of volunteer engagement An undergraduate qualification or equivalent experience A few more things A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one) is required before starting Standard probity checks apply Occasional domestic travel and after-hours work may be required; a current driver's licence is needed Why join us You'll be part of a team that's genuinely proud of its impact, with room to grow, flexibility in how you work, and the chance to build something from the ground up.
Every volunteer you bring on board is one more person helping an Australian family through one of the hardest chapters of their life.
Salary including generous salary packaging up to $15,900 meal and entertainment card $2,650 Ongoing training and development Social and well-being activities Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program How to apply Click apply and submit your CV (PDF) and a cover letter telling us why you're the right person to lead our volunteer program.
For the position description, email ******.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB 21 August ****.
Don't delay - apply today!
We may shortlist and appoint prior to the closing date.
Successful applicants will undergo reference, police, and VEVO checks.

📌 Volunteer Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Leukaemia Foundation
📍 Queensland