Jobs in Australia, victoria, berwick

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the  BEST philosophy –  Believe, Excel, Support and Trust  – underpinned by our values of  Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion , and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell

• Easy to access with public transport and  free on / off site parking
• Above award  hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650  annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways , education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  available 24 / 7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave  options
• Location options - move within our  Uniting AgeWell network  (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,  values-based  organisation

About the role :

The Volunteer Engagement Officer will promote volunteering and Uniting’s volunteer opportunities within the community and coordinate volunteer engagement across Home & Community Aged Care programs.

This will involve promotion and marketing, all aspects of volunteer recruitment, delivery of program induction, and successful connection of volunteers in metropolitan Melbourne and the Grampians region. This role will also support ongoing volunteer management responsibilities, ensuring volunteers are supported, developed and meet ongoing organisational compliance requirements. This role will ensure that volunteers are aware of the importance of the principles of wellness and reablement, consumer choice and consumer directed care when working with isolated people to support their engagement in wellness or social activities and remain living independently within their community.

This role is a Fixed Part Time Position and will see you work predominately across our South and East region but more broadly across Melbourne. Working from Burwood and / or Berwick sites is preferred, although other site locations will be considered for the right candidate.

About you :

This is the place for you if you have :

Essentials for working in Aged Care :

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!