Volunteer Coordinator (Paid Position) – North and West Melbourne

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

About the program

Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services provide early intervention for participants who are becoming unwell and for those in the early stages of recovery from an acute psychiatric episode, to strengthen and consolidate gains from the inpatient setting.

PARC offers a unique opportunity for participants to work on their recovery journey and strengthen their role in the community by providing coordinated, recovery-oriented treatment and support. PARC enables participants with severe mental illness to receive both clinical intervention and treatment and active support for their recovery in a safe and supportive environment. The PARC setting encourages links to participants’ natural supports and their participation in community life.

About the opportunity

The role of the Volunteer Supervisor is to oversee volunteers who have been recruited to primarily assist North Fitzroy PARC participants and their families with social inclusion and community connection activities post a PARC admission.

Aspects of this role include:

• Recruitment of volunteers;
• Organising relevant training for the volunteers;
• Ongoing supervision/debriefing of the volunteers;
• Ensure organisational compliance by maintaining volunteer paperwork, and records; and
• Deliver reports as required by Wellways

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience working in a support role for people with a mental health challenge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that’s not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It’s a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you’ll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Erin Saar on 0477 740 535 or [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Coordinator – North and West Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

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