- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
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Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers.
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Exciting contract role, make a difference!
At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives, every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
Serving the needs of the Volunteer Service withing our NODA Program (No One Dies Alone), as determined by the Manager. Especially during seasons of extraordinary workload, or specialised work tasks, the incumbent will be called in to assist. It sits within the wider volunteer service of Southern Cross Care WA and is responsible for both general volunteer mobilisation and liaison, as well as NODA mobilisation and liaison.
This is a part time maximum term contract position (45 hours per fortnight) providing maternity leave cover from 12 October 2026 to 25 April 2027.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- To be familiar with the policy, procedures and related documents of the Volunteer Service and the NODA programme.
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In conjunction with the Head of Pastoral Care & Volunteer Services, to meet the deadlines associated with programme reporting.
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To be familiar with the technology needed to run the volunteer service and the NODA programme.
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To relate to the relevant staff at the residential sites, respectfully and accurately, to receive and monitor the requests for NODA volunteers when the residents is deemed by the clinical staff to be end stage palliative.
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To assist with the NODA mobilisation process in times of multiple and complex call outs.
About you:
You are a compassionate, organised and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting people during life's most vulnerable moments. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you can build positive relationships with volunteers, staff and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You are comfortable working in a sensitive end of life care environment, maintaining discretion, empathy and professionalism at all times. Highly organised and adaptable, you can effectively manage competing priorities, coordinate volunteer responses and confidently utilise technology to support service delivery. Most importantly, you share Southern Cross Care WA's commitment to enabling extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.
To be considered for this role you’ll need:
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Volunteer Service of SCCWA.
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Ability to work harmoniously with people from a diverse range of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds, demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills.
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Accurate grammar and writing/editing skills.
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Well developed telephone technique
Working with us
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance discount
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Free employee assistance program
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A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
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Paid Parental Leave
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Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
How to apply:
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:
- National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
- Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
- Proof of work rights
About us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
