Student & Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Location Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia About The Role The Student and Volunteer Engagement Specialist leads the implementation of CPA's volunteer and student program. The Specialist is responsible for coordinating student scholarship, placement, work experience and volunteering opportunities across the organisation. The program aims to provide high quality student and volunteer engagement experiences and build a pipeline of future talent for the organisation. Responsibilities Lead and deliver CPA’s student and volunteer programs, ensuring high-quality engagement and learning experiences. Manage the student scholarship program and partnerships with universities to support and develop future allied health talent. Coordinate student placements and volunteering opportunities across priority business areas. Support managers and supervisors with resources, guidance, and processes to ensure positive participant experiences. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and quality standards for student and volunteer programs. Track budgets, monitor outcomes, and analyze data to measure program impact and alignment with CPA’s workforce strategy. Promote opportunities and share success stories through engaging communications across multiple channels. Provide expert advice on volunteer best practice in line with National Volunteer Standards. About You Minimum 5 years' experience working with students or volunteers in a similar role Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships Demonstrated high level customer service experience liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated exceptional communication skills both verbal and written High energy levels with a "glass half full" attitude A warm, pro-active and approachable nature with the ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders Benefits Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per year Flexible ways of working – compressed hours, working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply) $100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (e.g., purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class, the choice is yours) Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be generously rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA. Important Information At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a low level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here. Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr