Volunteer Coordinator

Rockhampton Hospital is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to take the reins of its volunteer service in this part-time temporary role until 31 November 2026 (possible extension). You’ll recruit and welcome new volunteers, coordinate their placement across clinical and support areas, manage rosters and supervision, and work directly with hospital teams to find new ways volunteers can support patients, staff and services.
You’ll also have the opportunity to grow the volunteer program across CQ Health, improve how it operates and help shape new initiatives. Bring your people skills, leadership and initiative to our team today!

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed major referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing specialist care to patients from across the region and supporting rural facilities including Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela. With a new integrated cancer care facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment, the hospital offers a broad range of specialist services across emergency medicine, surgery, medicine, paediatrics, mental health, intensive care, maternity and more. With accreditation across multiple medical specialties, including newly accredited Emergency Medicine training, Rockhampton offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist skills while building a rewarding regional career.

• Lead Rockhampton Hospital's volunteer service, coordinating the day-to-day operations, rostering, supervision, support and placement of volunteers across clinical and support areas.
• Recruit, onboard and train volunteers, ensuring they are appropriately matched to roles and meet all mandatory Queensland Health requirements.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify new opportunities for volunteers and develop programs that respond to the needs of patients, staff and the hospital.
• Drive the growth and development of volunteering across CQHHS, providing advice to clinical and executive teams, supporting Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care services, and identifying opportunities to improve and expand the volunteer experience.

• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and diplomatically with patients, staff and volunteers.
• Confident leadership experience, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, supervision and supporting others to succeed.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to work independently, juggle competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and advocate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, the wider organisation and external partners.
• Quality-focused and proactive, with the ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate service improvements that strengthen volunteer services and outcomes.

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $6,893 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $47.41 - $52.23 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Discounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym memberships
• Staff health and wellbeing programs and social club
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact ••••@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H691223

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026

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