Volunteer Coordinator (Grade 2), Paid Position

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Administration - Human Resources

Req Id - 9805 

• Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team
• This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service

• Permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

 
About the role

Are you passionate about connecting people, creating engaging content and making a difference through volunteering?

Barwon Health is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to support the recruitment, onboarding and engagement of volunteers across our services.

In this varied role, you’ll coordinate volunteer recruitment and placements, deliver engaging events and activities, and create content that celebrates our volunteers and promotes opportunities across the organisation. You’ll also work closely with internal teams, community partners and stakeholders to strengthen volunteer programs and enhance the volunteer experience.

If you enjoy building relationships, managing competing priorities and bringing ideas to life, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and collaborative team.

This position operates Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Key responsibilities 

• Coordinate end-to-end volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding and placement across Barwon Health.
• Organise volunteer events, orientations, appreciation activities and community engagement initiatives.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, social media and internal communications to promote volunteering and celebrate success stories.
• Support volunteer teams with rostering, training, compliance requirements and ongoing engagement.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, databases, dashboards and reports, identifying opportunities to improve processes and volunteer experiences.

What we're looking for 

• Experience in volunteer coordination, recruitment, administration, communications or project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging diverse stakeholders and community groups.
• Demonstrated experience in content creation, event coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, reporting and social media platforms.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with a genuine passion for supporting volunteers and improving their experience.

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact Person: Claire Taprell 

Email: claire.taprell@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: 0478 835 325

Application closing date: 11 October 2026