Coordinator - Volunteer Support Service (507694L3)
The Team
Based in the community in Launceston, you will join a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team comprising a small core team of specialists, registrars, nursing and allied health staff. We provide palliative care services across Northern Tasmania extending from the Meander Valley to the Bass Strait and the Bay of Fires and to historic central Tasmania. The service works closely with other community service providers and partner organisations to support the delivery of high-quality palliative care and achieve positive outcomes for the communities of northern Tasmania.
The Role
Join the Specialist Palliative Care North team and lead a valued volunteer support service that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and carers across Northern Tasmania. As the Coordinator - Volunteer Support Service, you will coordinate and enhance volunteer programs across community and inpatient settings, ensuring volunteers are well supported, trained and equipped to provide compassionate assistance throughout the palliative care journey.
You will oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, training and ongoing support while fostering a positive and inclusive volunteering culture. Working closely with the interdisciplinary palliative care team, you will help assess client and family needs, coordinate volunteer involvement and contribute to high-quality care and bereavement support services.
The role also provides opportunities to lead service development initiatives, strengthen community engagement, promote volunteering across the region and contribute to the ongoing growth and sustainability of volunteer support programs.
You will need
- Strong organisational, coordination and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, clients, families and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting, motivating and developing volunteers, including coordinating training, education and ongoing support programs.
- An understanding of person-centred care, diversity and inclusive approaches when working with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2027.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$85,196 to $97,915 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Driver's Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs or working towards same
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Peta Alford
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care
Phone number: (03) 6777 4544
Email address: peta.alford@ths.tas.gov.au
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