- Opportunity to join an established people-centred, environmental organisation devoted to healing landscapes and connecting communities
- Attractive semi-rural surroundings with newly built office and nursery facilities
- Immediate start available
- Full time, permanent position based in Hazelmere

THE ROLE This is a diverse and interesting role with a purpose, working with a diverse team of dedicated volunteers including seniors, students and people from diverse backgrounds. This role is central to creating a sense of community within the organisation and ensuring all volunteers participate safely in operational activities.

The primary role of the Volunteer Coordinator is to recruit, train, coordinate and retain a team of regular volunteers who attend Trillion Trees every week. Working closely with the small staff team and CEO, you will assign volunteers to tasks, roles and responsibilities within their capacity and in line with their skills and preferences.

Consistent and clear oral and written communication with all staff and regular volunteers is integral to the role, to ensure volunteers are aligned to the primary mission and broader operational objectives of Trillion Trees. A significant part of the role supports volunteer engagement in native plant propagation and production processes at the Trillion Trees Community Nursery, whilst maintaining a keen eye for the ongoing and periodic needs of the wider organisation.

ABOUT TRILLION TREES

Trillion Trees Australia is a for-purpose organisation dedicated to healing landscapes and connecting communities through our love of trees. We share a vision for a world in which all people recognise the value of trees. For over 45 years, with the help of thousands of volunteers, Trillion Trees Australia (formerly Men of the Trees) has planted close to 16 million native trees and plants across Perth and the Wheatbelt.

Our charity is proudly powered by volunteers, and managed by a small, dedicated staff team.



Each week around 120 regular volunteers assist us with our nursery operations, grounds maintenance and restoration activities. These exceptional volunteers are driven, collaborative, passionate and adaptable. They also support a wide range of events and community engagement activities.

What you can expect

· An everyday working environment that is friendly, collaborative, positive and surrounded by trees, people and plants.

· The ability to have a real impact on landscape restoration, community wellbeing and volunteer engagement.

· A dynamic role that allows you to problem solve and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

About you

You are looking to combine your skills in communication, training and supervision with your knowledge of horticulture and/or conservation to engage and inspire a volunteer workforce. You have lots of enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to guiding, supporting and mentoring volunteers to deliver outcomes. You are inclusive and adaptable, and enjoy supervising and training diverse teams.

You are passionate about creating a positive, friendly work environment, along with following policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the volunteer community.

There are plenty of opportunities to bring your own personality to the role – creativity and a sense of humour will be highly valued.

Selection Criteria

Essential

· Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds

· Experience in supervision or management, preferably in a not-for-profit environment and/or working with volunteers





· Experience in delivering training and development

· Experience in horticulture, conservation or a related field

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse groups with a high level of initiative and accountability

· Ability to work in a dynamic environment and respond quickly to changing priorities

· Experience using Microsoft Office products

· Physically fit and experienced in working in outdoor situations

· Knowledge of the standards and legislation affecting volunteers

· Current Drivers Licence

· Senior First Aid

· Working with Children Check or the ability to hold one

· Ability to undertake a Police Clearance Check

Desirable

· Native plant knowledge or desire to learn

· Customer service and/or events experience

· Not-for-profit experience

· Ability to drive with a trailer

Key information:

· This position is permanent full-time based in Hazelmere WA

· Normal hours of work are 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, with occasional requirements for out of hours and weekend work.

· Opportunity to travel to planting sites around Perth

· 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Applications close by 5.00pm (AWST) Monday 12 October 2026

Please submit your application online. Applications will only be considered from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.

Applications should include

· A resume including 2 current referees

· A one-page cover letter that tells us about you as a person, addressing the selection criteria and your motivations for working with Trillion Trees Australia A copy of the full can be obtained by sending an email request to:

[email protected]

Enquiries about this position can be directed to Mark Hullett, Chief Executive Officer at [email protected]

This role is available for an immediate start and shortlisting of suitable candidates may commence before the closing date.

📌 Volunteer Coordinator (Hazelmere)
🏢 Trillion Trees Australia
📍 Hazelmere