Palliative Care Volunteer Manager

Palliative Care Volunteer Manager (Health Manager Lvl 1) - Perm FT Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 07/12/2025 Interview Date Range: 10/12/2025 – 17/12/2025 About The Opportunity We are a passionate team committed to making a difference. This is an exciting time to be a part of the SWSLHD palliative care Volunteer service We are looking for an exceptional networker to connect and expand our team of Volunteers. In this role you will focus on hospitals/Palliative care unit and community sites within Macarthur, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee LGAs. You will be based in the Macarthur area and attend Liverpool Hospital on a sessional basis to work with the District Palliative Care Team. You will collaborate with the existing Palliative Care Volunteer Manager who focuses on hospitals/Palliative care Unit and community sites in Bankstown, Fairfield and Liverpool LGAs. Your responsibilities include coordinating and undertaking all tasks related to recruiting and managing volunteers, ongoing community visiting programs and hospital/PCU programs, and supervising volunteers. Together with the existing Volunteer Manager you will provide cross‑cover during periods of leave. The Volunteer Manager(s) will develop and lead a volunteer service focused on supporting palliative care community and hospital services. They must understand the principles of palliative care and issues of grief and loss. Compassion, patience and empathy are essential qualities for interacting with patients, families and volunteers in a sensitive supportive manner. The service is supported by an Admin Officer and is connected to Volunteering Australia and Palliative Care NSW Volunteering networks. We have an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their carers. What You'll Be Doing The position(s) will collaborate to manage and develop the SWSLHD Palliative Care Volunteer Service across multiple sites: hospital, palliative care wards and community, and coordinate and undertake all tasks related to recruiting and managing volunteers. Where You'll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is a major health service for south‑western Sydney, offering a wide range of state‑wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. It is a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University. The hospital has 23 operating theatres and a capacity for 877 beds. The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct will transform the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation, expanding clinical services, research and teaching facilities, and introducing state‑of‑the‑art equipment and amenities. How To Apply To be considered please ensure you address the following questions thoroughly. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Describe your experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers in a health or welfare setting. How did you ensure volunteers were supported and retained? Discuss your experience in seeking funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, or managing budgets for a program or service. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? A degree in a relevant health‑related field, equivalent work experience in a multidisciplinary health or welfare setting, or a combination of study and work experience. Interest in and comprehensive understanding of Palliative Care principles with previous experience in planning and delivery of training programs and supervision. Applicants must possess an Australian C‑Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C‑class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C‑class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees can enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness Employees receive discounted gym membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience TYE is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform the experiences of patients, consumers, staff and communities. Our vision is that care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility for Permanent Appointment To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. Existing staff and those seeking employment must take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details: Janeane Harlum **************@health.nsw.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr