Job Description
Introduction:
About Us
We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.
Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.
Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!
About You
We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.
If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!
Why Join Us
You will have:
Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.
We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity
Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.
Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People
ucsa.org.au
Description:
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
About The Position
Position Location: Port Pirie or Port Augusta
Position Status: Part Time, 2 days per week - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Internal Staff Note: If applicable, this could be on top of your current role in addition. Please discuss with your Line Manager to ascertain suitability.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 5th April
The UCSA Driving Academy is an initiative of Uniting Country SA (UCSA), designed to provide professional, culturally safe, and inclusive driver education services across regional South Australia. The program aims to support individuals in gaining the skills and confidence required to become safe, competent drivers, while promoting road safety and compliance with South Australian regulations.
As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will coordinate and support the volunteer program by assisting with recruitment, onboarding checks, rostering and ongoing volunteer support. You’ll use established processes and templates to help increase learner access to supervised driving hours in a safe, inclusive and well‑governed way.
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Skills and Experiences:
You will:
Coordinate the volunteer journey from first contact through to onboarding, rostering and ongoing support
Build and maintain a reliable volunteer pool, focusing on recruitment, retention and a positive volunteer experience
Support volunteer information sessions, check‑ins and connections to training and resources
Maintain accurate records of volunteer screening, onboarding, training and currency requirements
Work closely with the Driving Academy team to ensure the program is delivered safely, consistently and in line with UCSA expectations
It is essential for you to have:
Current Australian Drivers Licence.
Ability to build respectful relationships with volunteers, learners and local stakeholders
Strong administration and record‑keeping skills, with confidence using databases and systems
It is desirable for you to have:
Experience supporting screening, onboarding and rostering processes
Current SA drivers’ licence
You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA and Uniting Country Housing sites or interstate as required.
Our process requires you to provide a Resume and a Cover Letter detailing your suitability for the position. You will need to put this information in two (2) separate documents and upload each document.
Refer to our Guide to Applying for more information.
All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.
Please contact Louise Bearman - General Manager (People and Quality) 0461XXXXXX for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.
Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected] or 0466XXXXXX
About Us
We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.
Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.
Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!
About You
We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.
If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!
Why Join Us
You will have:
Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.
We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity
Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.
Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People
ucsa.org.au
Description:
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
About The Position
Position Location: Port Pirie or Port Augusta
Position Status: Part Time, 2 days per week - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Internal Staff Note: If applicable, this could be on top of your current role in addition. Please discuss with your Line Manager to ascertain suitability.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 5th April
The UCSA Driving Academy is an initiative of Uniting Country SA (UCSA), designed to provide professional, culturally safe, and inclusive driver education services across regional South Australia. The program aims to support individuals in gaining the skills and confidence required to become safe, competent drivers, while promoting road safety and compliance with South Australian regulations.
As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will coordinate and support the volunteer program by assisting with recruitment, onboarding checks, rostering and ongoing volunteer support. You’ll use established processes and templates to help increase learner access to supervised driving hours in a safe, inclusive and well‑governed way.
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Skills and Experiences:
You will:
Coordinate the volunteer journey from first contact through to onboarding, rostering and ongoing support
Build and maintain a reliable volunteer pool, focusing on recruitment, retention and a positive volunteer experience
Support volunteer information sessions, check‑ins and connections to training and resources
Maintain accurate records of volunteer screening, onboarding, training and currency requirements
Work closely with the Driving Academy team to ensure the program is delivered safely, consistently and in line with UCSA expectations
It is essential for you to have:
Current Australian Drivers Licence.
Ability to build respectful relationships with volunteers, learners and local stakeholders
Strong administration and record‑keeping skills, with confidence using databases and systems
It is desirable for you to have:
Experience supporting screening, onboarding and rostering processes
Current SA drivers’ licence
You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA and Uniting Country Housing sites or interstate as required.
Our process requires you to provide a Resume and a Cover Letter detailing your suitability for the position. You will need to put this information in two (2) separate documents and upload each document.
Refer to our Guide to Applying for more information.
All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.
Please contact Louise Bearman - General Manager (People and Quality) 0461XXXXXX for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.
Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected] or 0466XXXXXX
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Volunteer Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.
