Coordinator - Volunteer Support Service (507694L3)

The Team: Based in the community in Launceston, you will be joining a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team including a small core team of specialists, registrars, nursing and allied health staff. We provide palliative care services across Northern Tasmania extending from the Meander Valley, to the Bass Strait and the Bay of Fires and to historic central Tasmania. We are a progressive team, with a strong focus on quality improvement initiatives, novel therapeutics and programs which improve access to palliative care for people in our catchment. The volunteers are an integral part of the provision of palliative care and require the support of an approachable, organised and sympathetic coordinator.

The Role: Provide leadership, develop and maintain systems and coordinate recruitment, training, resources and ongoing support of Specialist Palliative Care Service, Volunteer Support Program. Effectively manages and coordinates volunteer support services within community and inpatient settings across Northern Tasmania. The service supports clients with complex palliative care needs and bereavement support. Focus on coordinating the provision of volunteer support for social, practical and bereavement client/family needs. Working within a multidisciplinary service with multiple sectors for support.

Details of appointment: Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, 7 July 2025 until 3 July 2026. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Current Driver’s Licence. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs or working towards same, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Peta Alford, Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care North, Phone number: (03) 6777 4544, Email address: peta.alford@ths.tas.gov.au.

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.