Volunteer Engagement Team Leader

Employer: MND Victoria
Location: Canterbury
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date:  15 September 2025

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MND Victoria is committed to providing the best possible support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND). Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, underpinning all our services across Victoria.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Volunteer Engagement Team Leader to guide our state-wide volunteer program and help us achieve our vision: the best care until the world is free from MND.

About the Role

As the Volunteer Engagement Team Leader, you will:

• Build the volunteer team, by recruiting new volunteers
• Ensure volunteers receive the right training, support, and recognition for their contributions.
• Promote and raise awareness of volunteer work within MND Victoria and the wider community.
• Drive best practice in volunteer engagement.
• Develop and deliver new volunteer programs that enhance the services provided by our Support Services Team.

Our volunteer program currently supports a wide range of activities, including:

• Client support: life stories program, hand and foot massage, social visiting, and bereavement support.
• Organisational support: merchandise, administration, events, and fundraising.

Selection Criteria

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in volunteer management, health, welfare, or community services (or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ experience recruiting, training, coordinating, and supervising volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of best practice in volunteer engagement.
• Experience, understanding, or commitment to working with people with acquired and life-limiting disabilities.
• A flexible, proactive, and client-focused approach.

What we offer

• Salary: $126,000 – $132,000 plus salary packaging.
• A full-time, permanent role with hybrid work arrangements.
• The chance to lead a vibrant volunteer program and make a real difference in the lives of people living with MND.