Volunteer Development Officer
- Wanneroo, WA
- $80,525-85,782 per year
- Contract
- Part-time
- Part Time - Fixed Term Contract (until January 2026)
- Family friendly - 3 days per week
- Salary from $80,525 to $85,782 per annum (pro-rata)
- Coordinate activities relating to the City's Volunteer Program, being the first point of contact.
- Modify and enhance existing volunteering operational practices within established policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure all City volunteer related processes, policies and resources comply with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2020.
- Review and implement improvements to the City's Volunteer Management System, to maximise functionality, streamline processes and capture WHS Act requirements.
- Implement new practices aligned with WHS Act compliance for volunteering.
- Leading and facilitating training to staff and/or volunteers.
- Communicate and partner with a range of customers and stakeholders.
- Prepare documents and reports tailored to the audience and the intended outcome.
- Resolve operational issues with diplomacy, efficiency and attention to risk management.
- Intermediate research and analysis skills (essential).
- Advanced organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks (essential).
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills (essential).
- Experience in system improvement and implementation (essential).
- Experience in project management (essential).
- Experience working in local government (desirable).
- Intermediate customer service, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage conflict and competing expectations (desirable).
- Qualification in relevant discipline such as community development, or equivalent (essential).
- Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
- Five weeks annual leave, pro rata;
- Free on-site parking;
- A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
- Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
- Professional development opportunities;
- An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
- An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.