Regional Volunteer Coordinator

Regional Volunteer Coordinator

**Bush Heritage Australia**

Job No: RVCO2024

Location: WA

Employment Status: Part-time

No of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 19 May 2024 AWST

**Bush Heritage Australia** is seeking a **Regional Volunteer Coordinator**. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat. Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.

**Location:** Flexible within WA. Perth, Geraldton, or Albany preferred.

**Salary:** $61,913 - $68,793 pro-rata plus super with opportunities for further growth.

**Working Hours:** Part-time (0.4 FTE) spread over a minimum of 3 days each week.

About us

For over 30 years, we've supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. As a national not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us. Together we can heal and protect the bush now and into the future.

About the role

Bush Heritage operates a national Volunteer Program where each year hundreds of volunteers are actively engaged in all aspects of natural resource management and associated department activities on Bush Heritage Reserves from home and from Bush Heritage offices. As a self-starter, it is expected that the incumbent will contribute towards improving the effectiveness of volunteer management systems including supporting the development of new systems and when required supporting other Regional Volunteer Coordinators during periods of leave. During the initial induction period, travel to Reserves within the incumbent's region will be required to familiarize themselves with how each team engages with volunteers and to understand how best to support volunteers and staff in each area. Travel for region and team gatherings is required each year.

The Regional Volunteer Coordinator role supports the National Volunteer Program Coordinator to work collaboratively with all staff to implement the organization's 2030 Strategy and the Volunteer Engagement Strategy. The incumbent will split the 0.4FTE hours over 3-4 days a week to maintain timely contact with volunteers and staff.

**What you'll need to succeed:**

• Demonstrated knowledge in volunteer management practices.
• Three years relevant experience including proven background working with volunteers.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with applications including data software and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience working with a database in a volunteer management environment or ability to rapidly acquire the necessary knowledge and capability.
• Highly developed written communication skills.
• Highly developed verbal communication and listening skills with an excellent telephone manner and experience in providing service to people from a range of backgrounds.
• Well-developed interpersonal and rapport building skills including proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• On occasion, travel away from home and to remote locations as outlined in the Key responsibilities and duties.

**What sets us apart:**

• Great life-work balance, flexible work arrangements, home-based opportunity, or hybrid working options available if based in Albany, Perth, or Geraldton.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year (10 of these available from commencement of employment).
• Cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA, and neurodivergent employees, as well as a social group for bird lovers.
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
• Access to support and counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration performance or achievement relative to opportunity.

If you require further information, please contact Katie Ronald, National Program Volunteer Coordinator on katie.ronald@bushheritage.org.au.

*Disclaimer: Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status.*

*Applications close Sunday the 19th of May at 11:30pm AWST.* Apply Now

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