The Perks

- Enjoy a 3-day work week with this position

- Beautiful Eastern Shore location with a great local vibe.

- Generous salary sacrifice options to boost your income.

- Extra savings with Flare perks and discounted private health insurance.

Who are we?

After more than four decades of service to the Tasmanian community, Lifeline Tasmania remains steadfastly committed to our vision of a resilient Tasmania free of suicide.

Lifeline has been operating in Tasmania since 1973, commencing as two chapters (Lifeline North West and Lifeline Hobart) which merged in 2012 to form Lifeline Tasmania, we are now a single organisation incorporated in Tasmania, with state-wide reach and community connections.

Lifeline Tasmania’s values of Respect, Care and Support, Optimism, Inclusion and Social Leadership provide a framework of behaviours that guide the way we interact with each other, our clients and the community.

Lifeline Tasmania is an organisation committed to keeping children and young people safe. We recognise, respect, and promote the rights of children, young and vulnerable people. We recruit individuals that are committed to keeping children safe. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

The Opportunity

With over 300 volunteers statewide our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, providing the skills and support to drive our vision of a resilient Tasmania free of suicide.

We are looking for our new Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator to create a welcoming and engaging experience at Lifeline Tasmania,



to ensure our volunteers and students are well supported in making a meaningful difference to our community right from the start.

Building and nurturing partnerships with internal teams, education providers and community organisations, and strengthening our placement pathways, our Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator will coordinate and continuously improve volunteer and student placement processes, ensuring people are thoughtfully matched to roles where they can contribute meaningfully.

This position will monitor program effectiveness, gather valuable feedback, and actively shape our volunteer and student engagement strategies, whilst being the Volunteer Advisory Committee champion, ensuring the volunteer voice remains at the heart of everything we do.

This role is all about making sure the people who give their time feel valued, supported, and perfectly placed to make a real difference from day one!

About You

To be considered for this position you will have:

- High-level interpersonal and relationship management skills to build networks both within and external to the organisation.

- A demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and use databases or CRM systems to support compliance, reporting and workforce planning.





- A demonstrated understanding of volunteer engagement principles, including attraction, onboarding, recognition and retention.

- Sound understanding of confidentiality, privacy and duty-of-care obligations when working with volunteers, students and vulnerable people

- The ability to work collaboratively with others whilst also working autonomously, showing initiative and applying sound decision-making skills.

- Experience developing reports, dashboards or insights to support volunteer engagement and workforce planning.

- The ability to develop goals and plans; allocate resources accordingly and prioritise work to meet deadlines and objectives.

- A Minimum of three years' experience coordinating, supporting or supervising volunteers and/or students across onboarding, placement, engagement and retention activities.

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to be a key member of our Lifeline Tasmania team apply today!

For a copy of the position description, including the selection criteria, please email Sarah Gray, on **@lifelinetasmania.org.au

Applications must include the following:

- a covering letter that details your interest in the role and relevant experience,

- a statement addressing the selection criteria

- details of two current work related referees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.

Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for an interview.

Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026.

📌 Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Lifeline Tasmania
📍 Hobart