2024_Volunteering Development Officer

Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia

Volunteering Development Officer

The Volunteering Development Officer will lead and coordinate the Art of Volunteering Project for the Shire of Carnarvon, a unique initiative designed to engage community members in voluntary roles through art and creative development. This role will focus on building strong relationships, encouraging participation, and creating vibrant opportunities for volunteering through artistic avenues, contributing to the overall well-being and cultural vitality of the Carnarvon community. This is a fixed term role to June 2025.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.  
• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the delivery of the Art of Volunteering Project as per the project plan.
• Develop and manage workshops, exhibitions, and events that foster community engagement through arts and voluntary activities.
• Support key target groups outlined in the project plan to develop their volunteering capacity through artistic and creative processes.
• Collaborate with local artists, cultural groups, and community organisations to design volunteer-led art projects that benefit the broader community.
• Provide training, resources, and ongoing support for volunteers, ensuring they are prepared and confident in their roles.
• Work closely with local organisations to ensure they have the appropriate policies, procedures, and systems in place for engaging volunteers.
• Act as a liaison between volunteers, community organisations, and the Shire of Carnarvon to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Work closely with Volunteering WA, art-focused organisations, and funding bodies to leverage resources, share best practices, and sustain the Art of Volunteering program.
• Manage volunteer records, including tracking hours, project contributions, and program impacts.
• Prepare regular program updates, financial reports, and evaluations for internal and external stakeholders.

Work, Health & Safety Responsibilities

• To take reasonable care for their own safety and health and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people through any act or omission at Shire workplaces.  And as relevant:
• Proactively comply with all Shire WHS Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, Practice, duties and other relevant conditions. As well as with the WA WHS Act 2020, WHS (General) Regulations 2022, all other relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
• As far as reasonably possible comply with instructions given by their employer or an authorised person in the interests of safety and health and in accordance with the WHS Act.
• Must report to their manager, supervisor, WHS Representative, PC&S and/or other relevant contact person work related injuries, near misses and any hazards at the workplace that they cannot correct themselves.
• Must use, store and maintain personal protective equipment as properly instructed, and not damage or misuse any equipment or facilities provided in the interests of safety and health.
• Participate in and where possible provide leadership for a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace. 
• Prepare regular program updates, financial reports, and evaluations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse groups in creative and collaborative projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings, to accommodate volunteer events and activities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to engage volunteers and liaise with stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience building strong community relationships.
• Experience in community development and volunteer management.

Pre-employment screening required for this role: 

• National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
• Pre-employment Medical Screening
• Alcohol and Other Drug screening

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications required of the role: 

• Current Western Australia Driver's License. 
• Working with Children's Check. 

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful applicant will join the Community & Cultural Development Team with the following employment options:  

Employment Option 1 - Part-time work (paid at pro-rata based on agreed hours to work)

Starting salary of $75,095.40 per annum, plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation

Other cash benefits include but not limited to: 

• $1,160.49 p/a District Allowance* paid pro-rata
• $4,437.18 p/a Housing Allowance* paid pro-rata
• $1,263 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5% paid pro-rata
• $9,279.70 p/a Superannuation (Statutory) paid pro-rata
• $1,613.86 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional, subject to employee salary sacrifice)* paid pro-rata

Leave entitlements* 

• 5 weeks Annual leave
• 2 Local Government Public Holidays
• 10 days of paid Personal Leave
• 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave
• 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave

Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*

• Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits
• Local Club Membership Subsidies
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre

Employment Option 2 - Casual

Hourly rate of $45.60 inclusive of 20% casual loading

Other cash benefits include but not limited to: 

• $7.60 20% casual loading per hour 
• Superannuation (Statutory)

*Subject to Corporate Policy

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: VOLUNTEERING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

For further information about the role please telephone People and Culture Services on (08) 9941 0000 or email hr@carnarvon.wa.gov.au

To apply for the position, please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on "Submit Application". Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria. 

Applications close 4pm Monday 30 September 2024. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.