Vinnies Support Centre Coord

Job Description

Location: Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134 Requisition ID: 1383 Suitable for someone seeking full-time employment Opportunity to work for a purpose-led organisation Salary packaging benefits! 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 Support Centre Coordinator, you will oversee all activities at the Centre including a client-centred approach to service delivery, volunteer management, training and support, and networking with the broader community. Your Responsibilities Contribute to a safe working environment for members, staff, and volunteers by adhering to the Society’s workplace health and safety practices. Ensure that trained staff, volunteers, and members are available to welcome, engage, assess, and refer clients as required. Follow all client services policies and procedures including client data, reporting, and evaluation. Assist clients to build connections with appropriate services, community supports, and informal social networks. Work closely with the Society’s members who undertake emergency relief activities and ensure their involvement as appropriate within the Vinnies Support Centre activities. Provide a consistent client-centred approach for all client engagements. You Will Need Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment within disadvantaged communities and individuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to support and coordinate a team of volunteers/members. Experience in training employees and/or volunteers. Apply Now If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now , 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 a 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr