Volunteer Services Coordinator

At St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn), volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Across our Vinnies Shops, youth programs, education support initiatives, and community-based programs, more than 1,300 volunteers generously give their time to support people, families and communities throughout the Canberra/Goulburn region.

About the Role

Reporting to the Volunteer Services Manager and working within our People & Culture team, you'll play a key role in supporting and strengthening volunteering across the Society.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines volunteer engagement, recruitment, relationship building, compliance, project coordination and continuous improvement.

Working closely with managers, employees, volunteers and community partners, you'll help deliver initiatives that attract, support and recognise our volunteer workforce of more than 1,300 people.

No two days are the same. You may be recruiting volunteers for a new initiative, supporting a manager with a volunteer matter, coordinating a student volunteering opportunity, building community partnerships, or developing new ways to enhance the volunteer experience.

About You

You will bring experience in volunteer coordination, community services, or a similar people-focused role, along with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to provide practical support to a diverse range of stakeholders. You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.

You will be required to complete a National Police Check and hold, or obtain, a Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP).

Why Join Vinnies?

At Vinnies, we value our employees and recognise the important role they play in supporting our volunteers, members, and the wider community. We are committed to providing a comprehensive range of benefits that support work‑life balance and overall wellbeing.

• Enterprise Agreement Classification Level 5 with an hourly rate of $53.43 plus 15% Superannuation
• Increase your take home pay. Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Free Onsite Parking at Yarralumla - Forget the stress of finding parking spaces! Our headquarters at Yarralumla offers free onsite parking, ensuring convenience and ease for your daily commute
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic volunteer initiatives and organisational improvement.
• The chance to make a genuine difference by supporting the volunteers who support our communities.

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond these benefits. We continue to enhance the employee experience through a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and meaningful work aligned with our values.

Join us in supporting the volunteers who help strengthen communities every day.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key accountabilities. The position description can be downloaded by copy and pasting the below URL into your web browser:

https://svdp-cg-Volunteer.applynow.net.au/jobs/VCG55

For further information about the role, please contact Britt Campbell, Volunteer Services Manager, via email at ••••@vinnies-cg.org.au.

For general enquiries email our recruitment team via ••••@vinnies-cg.org.au

Closing Date: 11:30 pm, Sunday 16 August 2026

Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people. We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care. Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.