Permanent Full Time

The City of Onkaparinga values the contribution made by our volunteers and seeks to create an environment where volunteers and volunteer coordinators feel engaged and appreciated. This role plays integral part in increasing our volunteering profile within our organisation and the community.

Volunteers in our organisation are aligned to volunteer positions within volunteering programs. Each program is managed by a Volunteer Coordinator, who is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and leadership of our volunteers.

The Volunteer Involvement Advisor is responsible for

• providing support to Volunteer Coordinators,
• volunteer governance framework (e.g. policies, procedures),
• volunteer marketing, recruitment, and onboarding, and
• maintaining volunteer records and systems.

About You

Your energy, positivity and passion for people and community will enable you to support our leaders and volunteers throughout the entire volunteering lifecycle.

You will understand the value of volunteering and contribution made by our volunteers, as well as the complexities of leading volunteers throughout the volunteering lifecycle. Ideally, you will have experience developing or maintaining systems aligned to Volunteering Australia National Standards, legislative requirements, risk management frameworks and internal procedures, or similar experience working with employees in a highly regulated environment.

You will have a problem-solving mindset, with a natural ability to communicate and build rapport with customers. Key to your success will be your ability to multi-task in an operational setting.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders to attract and retain volunteers or employees.
2. Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, negotiate and resolve complex issues and make effective recommendations and decisions.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills, including presentation, facilitation, consultation, negotiation, coaching and engagement.
4. Understands volunteer management methodology and frameworks, including the differences between volunteer and employee management.
5. Proven ability to build networks and leverage partnerships to gain insights and expertise, strengthening decision-making and driving better outcomes.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days in December
• Flexible ways of working
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information, please contact Stacey Planzer, Team Leader Human Resources on 0466 848 563.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected]

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

The successful applicant must possess and provide a current Department of Human Services (DHS) ‘Not Prohibited’ Working with Children Check Screening Clearance prior to offer of employment.

Applications close – 9:00 am Monday 24 March 2025