Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of people living in rural and remote Australia? Do you enjoy travelling across rural and remote Australia, building strong community connections, and making a positive impact along the way? Are you highly organised, enjoy project management and leading teams? Frontier Services is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Outback Links team as a Volunteer Programs Coordinator.

Outback Links is our national volunteer program that connects dedicated volunteers with communities and individuals in need of practical support, helping to build resilience and improve lives across the outback.

Working within the Outback Links team, the purpose of this role is to effectively coordinate, grow, and deliver Outback Links group projects across rural and remote Australia. This will involve developing strong relationships with communities and property owners in need of practical support and then leading and coordinating teams of volunteers to assist in the delivery of that support. Our aim is to empower people in remote areas who are facing hardship to build their resilience and capacity to lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

- Identify needs and opportunities in rural and remote communities and properties that can benefit from volunteer support.

- Develop volunteer programs based on these needs and the availability of volunteers.

- Develop relationships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of community-focused volunteer programs.





- Oversee the effective delivery of volunteer programs on the ground.

- Manage risks and ensure the safety and well-being of support recipients, volunteers, and partner organisations.

- Participate in the recruitment of volunteers and support recipients to grow the reach and impact of our program.

- Participate in recruitment, recognition, retention initiatives, and other brand awareness activities.

- Maintain program administration, program budgets, and reporting.

- Support our communications team in telling the stories of our work.

Key Attributes Required:

- A desire to support people in rural and remote Australia to address the hardships and challenges they face.

- A willingness to embrace challenges and to work flexibly.

- Ability to communicate compassionately and confidently and maintain strict confidentiality.

- Culturally sensitive and have an understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds across rural and remote Australia, in particular, First Nations people.

- Strong leadership skills to confidently lead and motivate individuals.

- A willingness to travel frequently around rural and remote Queensland.

- A Full Driver’s License and the ability to stay away from home regularly are essential.





- A strong commitment to maintaining a safe working setting.

The role will be regionally based in Upper Central or North Queensland, with the successful applicant working from their home office and traveling regularly throughout the region to identify, develop and deliver volunteer projects. Travel to the National Office in Sydney may be required infrequently.

The role will ideally be based within the Mackay, Isaac or Upper Central / North Queensland regions, covering a large geographical area including:

- Mackay, Townsville and Atherton

- Mount Isa, Boulia and Burketown

- Towns/Cities throughout these regions and everywhere in between

A work vehicle will be provided, with the successful applicant required to travel extensively by road and stay away from home regularly as part of the role.

Applicants must reside within Upper Central or North Queensland to be considered for this position.

If you are ready to embrace a fulfilling role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in rural and remote Australia, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, by 5.00 pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 3 December 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews commencing the week of 7 December 2026. The successful applicant is expected to commence in the role in mid-January 2027.

For further information on the role, please email ******@frontierservices.org

📌 Volunteer Programs Coordinator - Central/North Queensland/Mackay/Isaac Regions (Townsville)
🏢 Frontier Services
📍 Townsville