Vinnies Van Coordinator

Vinnies Van Coordinator Date: 24 Sep 2024
Location: Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500
Requisition ID: 1118
About Us The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.
Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values-driven team environment and culture.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role As the Vinnies Van Services Coordinator, you will coordinate effective and efficient operation of the Illawarra Van Services and the associated support activities, including volunteer coordination.

Your Responsibility Ensure that the operations of the service comply with the policies and procedures of the service, the St Vincent de Paul Society and relevant government regulations including WHS and Food Handling standards.
Liaise with the client group, government agencies, community groups, corporate organisations and other relevant individuals and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to facilitate sponsorship and support.
Oversee the maintenance of the program, including working with stakeholders, van services, kitchen areas and office spaces.
Lead a team of employees and volunteers including effective attraction, recruitment, onboarding and training to deliver services and support for the program.
Facilitate Advisory Committee meetings and Team Coordinator meetings.
Work with other team members collaboratively in a manner that encourages teamwork and a commitment to an overall positive organisational culture.
You Will Need Relevant experience in Community Services or related field Previous administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office Products and advanced organisation and time management abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage both staff and volunteers.
If this sounds like you, don't wait - we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation; further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.
Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check.
A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

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