Volunteer Programs Lead

The Volunteer Programs Lead is a key role in the Community Wellbeing team and works across various Council departments to lead and coordinate Council's volunteer programs and support Bayside's volunteer involving organisations to strengthen community participation and achieve a more connected and resilient community.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading Council's volunteer management portfolio; overseeing the recruitment, training, retention and recognition of Council volunteers and programs.

• Providing advice and support to Bayside's community volunteer involving organisations.

• Fostering and strengthening existing relationships with key internal stakeholders to support the delivery and management of all Council volunteer programs.

• Establishing strong networks and partnerships with volunteer involving organisations including, neighbourhood houses and community centres, to support capacity building and strengthen collaboration across Bayside's volunteering sector.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in community development or a related field, and/or demonstrated experience in volunteer management, partnership development and community engagement.

• Knowledge of Volunteer Management

• Strong understanding of volunteer management principles, current trends in volunteering, and experience using relevant IT management systems and tools.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, and internal departments.

• Project Management

• Ability to manage projects (including events) with excellent time management skills and ability to manage risks and problem solve as required.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with and support volunteers, prepare reports, deliver presentations, and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.

• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

• Victorian Driver's Licence.

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, wellbeing leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.

• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.

• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.

• A Parkland surrounded office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.

• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.

• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.

• Click Apply to submit your application.

• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.