Student and Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Hybrid – Mile End office, work from home, and external stakeholder meetings
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (15 hours per week)
Award: SCHADS Level 4.1
Closing Date: July 31st 2025 (interviews may be conducted as applications are received)

About Zahra Foundation
The Zahra Foundation supports women and non-binary people affected by domestic and family violence through trauma-informed financial counselling and recovery programs. We empower participants to break the cycle of abuse by creating pathways into education, training, and employment.

We are a leading not-for-profit delivering specialist services that promote economic empowerment and long-term recovery after violence.

With our three-year strategy underway, Zahra Foundation is entering a period of significant growth. We are looking for values-driven individuals who are passionate about gender equality and social justice to help us drive change.

Our work combines direct service delivery, advocacy, and community awareness. We co-design our programs with survivor advocates and continue to innovate policy and practice to break the cycle of gendered violence in Australia.

Salary and Conditions:

SCHADS Award Level 4.1

Generous salary sacrifice packaging arrangements (up to $15,900 tax-free, plus a meals and entertainment package of up to $2,650)

Hybrid working model (Mile End office, home-based work, and off-site engagement)

Key Responsibilities:

The Student and Volunteer Coordinator will:

Coordinate day-to-day activities and placements of volunteers and students across Zahra Foundation programs

Provide support, guidance and mentorship to ensure volunteers and students are equipped to deliver services aligned with our values and mission

Manage compliance requirements, including police checks, Working with Children Checks, and documentation

Lead onboarding and induction processes, as well as develop and facilitate ongoing training

Maintain accurate records, scheduling, and reporting on volunteer activities

Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including representing Zahra Foundation at relevant forums (e.g. Volunteering SA events, University events)

Ensure volunteer and student roles align with and support the effective delivery of programs

To be successful, the candidate will have:

Essential Requirements:

Possession of an open driver’s licence

Possession of a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

Previous experience as a volunteer management or a related field

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience coordinating volunteers or student placements, preferably within a community or not-for-profit setting

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Sound understanding of trauma-informed practice and the needs of women impacted by domestic and family violence

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, inclusive relationships with volunteers, students, and staff

Experience in delivering orientation and training sessions

Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident working with databases and record management systems

Desirable:

Experience working with volunteers in a service that supports vulnerable populations

Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance obligations for volunteer coordination

Training in recognising and responding to domestic and family violence

Certificate IV or higher in social and community services

To Apply, Please Submit:
(a) A cover letter outlining your interest in the role
(b) Responses to the selection criteria
(c) Your current resume

Applications should be sent to:
Email: [email protected]

Confidential enquiries:
Please contact Amanda at [email protected]

Applications close July 31st 2025. Interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply..