Description:
Opportunity:
• Role: Permanent Part Time
• Work Pattern: 3 days per week, 22.8 hours (days flexible)
• Location: Dandenong
• Salary Range : Dependent on experience, range from $41.69 – $44.20 per hour
Are you passionate about working in the Disability Sector?
Do you embody our values of Integrity, Connectedness, Individuality and Courage?
Be a part of something big! Help us grow. Help us achieve.
About Us:
The Bridge is a progressive not-for-profit organisation delivering services to people with disability, and from disadvantaged backgrounds, throughout the south-eastern and northern Melbourne community. We promote the right to equal opportunity with our overall aim being to increase access for our participants and provide support for them to achieve their goals. Our services include opportunities regarding employment, NDIS Plan management via Support Coordinators, respite and recreation; social and community participation and building life skills. Our mission is to transform lives through empowerment, choice, support, advocacy and connections to home, work and community – if that resonates with you, read on!
About You:
We are seeking a enthusiastic individual who is excited to support the growth of our Volunteer and Student Pathways, facilitating future opportunities to work with The Bridge. You are an effective communicator able to build strong working relationships with our Service Leaders, understanding our services and how Volunteers & Students support our Mission, Vision & Purpose. You will possess fantastic organisational skills which enable you to manage the high numbers of Volunteer/Student queries and placement allocations. We are seeking a candidate with a creative, strategic and collaborative approach, as we are keen to partner with external stakeholders to further develop our offerings. You are passionate about the sector and have experience in the coordination of Volunteer/Student related events.
The main elements of this role include:
- Working with key internal stakeholders to understand the requirements and capacity for Volunteers and Students. You will need to understand our services and develop a schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
- Onboarding and Induction of Volunteers and Students, adhering to relevant industry standards and guidelines. You will be the ‘go-to’ for all of our Volunteers and Students so it is imperative you can build strong relationships, support their development and growth, and facilitate pathways to employment (where appropriate).
- Partner with key external stakeholders to further develop our Volunteer and Student opportunities, events, visibility, and promote the wonderful work we do in our community.
- Collaborate with the Learning & Development Partner & People, Culture & Quality (PCQ) team to ensure the service we provide is underpinned by strategic intention. We are eager to grow Volunteer and Student Pathways (whether to employment, further study, service opportunities, etc) and you will be integral in this development journey.
To be successful in doing so, we are seeking:
- Experience in working with Volunteers and Students and running/managing a Volunteer program or facilitating Student Placements.
- A formal qualification in disability, health or community services or equivalent experience relevant to the field (desirable, not essential).
- Sound IT skills in the use of the MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage a diverse team.
- Ability to keep up to date on best practice in Disability service delivery, quality improvement and the capability to support people with diverse needs.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and choices.
- A strong focus on building solid partnerships with the local community.
- A current and valid Victorian Driver’s License (some travel to our other sites may be required)
- Current (or willingness to obtain) NDIS Workers Screening Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate, Working with Children Check.
There are many reasons why you should join us at The Bridge, to name a few…
- Rewarding and meaningful work where you witness the difference you can make
- Working alongside a knowledgeable, passionate and supportive leaders and team
- A commitment to your professional growth
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2650 for entertainment per year
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access to free Employee Assistance/Wellbeing Program
- Birthday Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Laptop
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are curious to know more, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your motivations and skillset.
Please also note that appointment to the position is subject to several checks including two satisfactory professional reference checks, and is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. It is also a requirement of this position to acquire and maintain NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance throughout employment with our organisation.
The opportunity to apply for this position will close as of Sunday 30th March 2025 at 11:59pm. Please note we may contact candidates for interview prior to the closing date.
If you have any further enquiries or questions, please reach out to our People and Capability Partners, via details below:
E: hrhelpdesk@thebridgeinc.org.au P: 03 8710 8521