About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a not-for-profit, QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia’s most innovative, non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

$100,776.00 - $105,340.56 base salary (SCHADS Level 5) + super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!

Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing

Additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata) above minimum entitlements

17.5% Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave

Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave

Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service

About the role

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the Circle of Support & Accountability (COSA) and Keep in Touch (KIT) programs and their volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator is accountable and responsible for the smooth running of the COSA services, which includes coordinating and monitoring volunteer activity, facilitating the monthly ‘Housekeeping Meetings’ and providing both regular monthly reports and quarterly reports.

The Circle of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is to provide a community initiative of support which is based on the principles of Restorative Justice. The Circles are to assist and support individuals who have offended sexually and have served a prison sentence for their crimes. CoSA is designed to assist participating offenders (also known as “Core Members”) to recognise and address their behaviours, facilitating a reintegration into society and reducing potential for recidivism.

The Home Detention Support Service Program (HISSP) program provides holistic case management to individuals on home detention or other community-based orders. After individuals conclude their active case management support period within HISSP, they enter the Keep in Touch (KIT) Program. KIT Program is delivered by volunteers and provides a phone contact service across the state for previous HISSP participants.

FTE: 0.8

Location: OARS CT Port Adelaide and Wayville Offices

Position Description: visit our Careers website at http://bit.ly/4oSRqCL

About you

To ensure success in this role, you'll bring:

A relevant tertiary qualification (such as Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related field) and/or significant relevant experience

Experience coordinating programs and/or the development of staff and/or volunteers.

Experience in counselling or case management

Experience coordinating programs and/or volunteers

Interest or experience in social justice, criminal justice, or reducing recidivism

Excellent time management, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, consistent services and reporting

A current driver's licence

A National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one prior to employment)

How to apply

If this role interests you and you think you’d be a great fit, keep reading!

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role. We are particularly keen to hear about:

Any experience you have working within a similar role

The reasons you want to work with ex-offenders

Any specific strengths or skills you can bring to this role and clients of OARS Community Transitions

Please direct any enquiries to Justin Estepa, Team Manager on 0408 921 572 during office hours.

Applications close: 9am Monday, 8 September 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. To ensure you don’t miss out on this unique and exciting career opportunity, apply now!