CatholicCare is seeking a dedicated and well-organised Volunteer Coordinator to support our Food Programs on a permanent part-time basis. This role involves working 15 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, based in Newcastle West.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to lead the coordination and development of a committed volunteer workforce that plays a vital role in delivering essential food services to individuals and families across the community.
As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of volunteers within CatholicCare’s Food Programs, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, rostering, and performance support.
Your role will also involve ensuring compliance with safe food handling practices and WHS requirements, maintaining accurate volunteer records, and building strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders—such as parish priests, parishioners, schools, and local community organisations—to support effective volunteer engagement and retention.
In addition, you will work closely with team members across our community kitchens, donation streams, and mobile food services to achieve operational goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of our organisation and willingness to actively engage in organisational events.
Demonstrated experience in managing people including people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience in managing volunteer engagement and participation.
Knowledge and sound understanding of the national standards of volunteer involvement.
Sound understanding of kitchen operations and safe food handling practices.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Sound Computer literacy including the management of a volunteer database.
Ability to deliver orientation and training.
Experience in working with diverse social backgrounds and life experiences, and vulnerable people with potentially complex presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate IV in Co-ordination of Volunteer Program (or willingness to obtain) or equivalent relevant experience and/or extensive work history within the Social Services sector.
NSW Driver Licence.
Working with Children Check clearance
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and passion for community engagement, we warmly welcome your application.
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
To know more about this opportunity, please reach out to Kathryn Osborne on: kathryn.osborne@catholiccare.org.au.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received up until: 11:59pm Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Additional Information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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