Make a real difference
Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.
Based in Kensington but will be required to work from Hallam weekly and sometimes travel to Traralgon as required (drivers licence essential)
Monday to Friday (After hours work will sometimes be required)
Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package
A little bit about you
You are a highly organised and community-minded professional who enjoys supporting volunteers and coordinating essential services that make a difference. You have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to balance operational requirements with a people-focused approach. Experience in community services, food relief or hospitality is highly regarded, but not essential.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience supporting day-to-day operations, program delivery or volunteer-led services.
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Welfare or equivalent (highly regarded)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and time management abilities, with a focus on quality and compliance.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office products i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and data management
About the role
The Soup Van Program is a vital service of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, providing food relief and meaningful social connection to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and food insecurity.
As the Soup Van Coordinator, you will provide support and resourcing for the Soup Van Program across Victoria. The position is responsible for the smooth running of the Soup Van Program, ensuring all volunteers are inducted safely and efficiently, food and vehicle safety regulations are met, training materials are regularly updated, and volunteer compliance is monitored and maintained
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Key responsibilities
- Implementing team plans that support the delivery of high-quality service to individuals accessing the Soup Van program
- Supporting the Soup Van Leaders to build a cohesive and engaged team
- Assisting in the induction and coaching of volunteers
- Monitoring/auditing Soup Van vehicles, equipment and facilities
- Supporting the Soup Van Operations Team in developing and implementing exciting new projects and initiatives
Why join Vinnies?
- Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
- Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
- Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
- Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
- Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day
About us
For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.
The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.
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How to apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A short cover letter outlining your suitability
Applications close: 14th July 2026
Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important information
- Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
- We are committed to child safety
- We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds
No agencies please.
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