About Us:At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,700staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy Believe, Excel, Support and Trust underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.orgWhy choose Uniting AgeWell - Volunteer Services (Swan Hill)Above awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsLocation options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role:The Volunteer Engagement Officer will promote volunteering and Unitings volunteer opportunities within the community and coordinate volunteer engagement across Home & CommunityAged Care programs.This will involve promotion and marketing, all aspects of volunteer recruitment, delivery of program induction, and successful connection of volunteers in Swan Hill and regional Victoria. This role will also support ongoing volunteer management responsibilities, ensuring volunteers are supported, developed and meet ongoing organisational compliance requirements. This role will ensure that volunteers are aware of the importance of the principles of wellness and reablement, consumer choice and consumer directed care when working with isolated people to support their engagement in wellness or social activities and remain living independently within their community.This role is a Fixed Full Time Position and will see you work predominatelyacross Swan Hill and supporting other regional areas more broadly across Victoria.About you:This is the place for you if you have:Experience working with volunteers and/or staff engagementAbility to communicate using a range of mediums, targeted to a broad audienceStrength in planning, organisation and attention to detail requiredDemonstrated understanding of the Aged Care sector, volunteer programs and the Aged Care Quality Standards an advantageRelevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Community Services, Human Resources or equivalentThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care:A current Working With Children Check cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearanceMake a positive difference in your community apply now!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.For more information please contact the Recruitment Team atRecruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Volunteer Engagement Officer