Volunteering WA Vacancy - Project Officer (RACF Program)

31/03/2022

About us

Volunteering WA’s mission is to lead, advance and celebrate volunteering in WA. As the peak body for volunteering in WA, we are the leading voice for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations, working to strengthen the sector and promote the benefits of volunteering.  Volunteering WA supports volunteering across all areas, providing resources for community organisations across the state, whether they work in sport and recreation, the environment, emergency services, aged care, health and disability services, and many other areas. 

The position

Volunteering WA is developing a new project to engage volunteers to help support companionship and social connection with residents in Aged Care Facilities across the state. This meaningful project will initially be a short term 6-month project, but the ongoing needs of residents and the ultimate success of the project could lead to an extension.

  • The Project Officer is a newly created position and is responsible for supporting the delivery and evaluation of this
    program in Western Australia. This position strategically aligns with the ‘Connecting People’ priority area.
  • The Project Officer will lead engagement with volunteers, including the recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
  • The Project Officer reports to the Project Coordinator, and assists with the day-to-day running of the project including operations, data collection, ongoing assessment, data analysis and evaluation.

This may role require some metro travel occasionally to engage with stakeholders, but is typically based out of our West Leederville office, with flexible work from home arrangements. 

Duration: The role commences in April 2022 and is required for a minimum of 26 weeks, with opportunity for extension
pending project funding.

A full job description and selection criteria is available (Position Description, PDF 760KB).

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm Thursday 14 April 2022, however as this is an urgent-fill role, rolling interviews will occur throughout the application period and we may fill the position prior to the closing date. 

To apply: A written application including a cover letter addressing the criteria and key responsibilities, and Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded by to jen@volunteeringwa.org.au. Initial enquiries may be made by contacting Jen. Please write “Project Officer - RACF" in the subject line of your email.

All applications will be confidential.