Palliative Care Volunteer Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per weekLocation: CamdenHospitalPosition Classification: Health Manager Level 1Remuneration: $87,813.00 – $116,824.00 per annum 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 serviceWe are looking for an exceptional networker to connect and expand our team of Volunteers. In this role, your focus will be on hospitals/Palliative care unit and community sites within the Macarthur, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee LGAs and you will have a crucial role in expanding our volunteer program across all community sites and hospitals within these LGAs. To do this, you will be primarily based in the Macarthur area and come to Liverpool Hospital on a sessional basis to work with District Palliative Care Team.You will work in collaboration with an existing Palliative Care Volunteer Manager who focuses on hospitals/Palliative care Unit and community sites in the Bankstown, Fairfield and Liverpool LGAs.Your responsibilities will include coordinating and undertaking all tasks relating to recruiting and managing volunteers, ongoing community visiting programs and hospital/PCU programs; and supervision of volunteers. Together with the existing Volunteer Manager, you will provide cross cover for each other during periods of leave. The Volunteer Manager/s will be responsible for developing and leading a volunteer service whose key focus is to support palliative care community and hospital services. You will need to have an understanding of the principles of palliative care and the issues and challenges of grief and loss.Having compassion, patience and empathyare essential qualities for interacting with patients, families, and volunteers in a sensitive and supportive manner.The service is supported by an Admin Officer and is connectedto Volunteering Australia and Palliative Care NSW Volunteering networks. We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of patients and their carers. Our services are as diverse as the people we support. The common thread is our commitment to quality and recognising individual talents and challenges. What You’ll be Doing The position/s will work in collaboration to manage and develop the SWSLHD Palliative Care Volunteer Service across multiple sites within SWSLHD: hospital, palliative care wards and community, and to coordinate and undertake all tasks relating to recruiting and managing volunteers. Where You’ll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the 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. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds. The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital’s commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital’s central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guidefor information on how to respond to criteria andimprove 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 overcame? A degree in a relevant health related field, equivalent work experience in 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr