Volunteer Sector Development Officer
- Play a key role to promote and raise the profile of volunteering across Boroondara
- Full time, Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027.
- $84,770 to $98,205 Band 5 per annum plus Superannuation and RDO
Make a difference in the community by developing activities that raise the profile of volunteering, develop good volunteer engagement practice, and support community strengthening, social inclusion and wellbeing objectives across Boroondara.
A little bit about the role
Working in a hybrid environment and reporting to the Volunteer Support & Development Lead, the Volunteer Sector Development Officer will be responsible for a portfolio of activities for which volunteers, volunteer-involving organisations, and Council departments are the primary audience or customer group.
The role will also be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Working in collaboration with the Volunteer Support & Development Lead to develop initiatives which respond to current and emerging trends in volunteering
- Organising large events designed to connect prospective volunteers including professionals to community organisations as well as recognise and promote volunteering
- Building the capacity of volunteer-involving organisations, and Council departments to engage volunteers by organising workshops, forums or online resources
- Supporting internal Council volunteer management
- Ongoing development of the Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank, and
- Ongoing development of the Boroondara volunteer management database
A little bit about you
You will have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, who is both personable and approachable to a range of audiences including all levels of local government, external organisations, networks, and the community.
You will have a demonstrated understanding of the volunteer sector.
You will have experience in project development and the delivery of large events.
You will also have comprehensive computer skills across the Microsoft Office range of applications and a willingness to work as part of a team, prepared to share experiences with other team members to improve overall knowledge.
The successful incumbent will also have:
- a qualification or continuing study in the fields of community development, social science or human services preferred
- a commitment to quality outcomes and efficient work practices, and
- excellent time management and organisation skills
Employment Requirements
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by Wednesday 10 June 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the position description, or contact Tara Cantwell (Acting Volunteer Support and Development Lead) on 9278 4763 or Caddy Purdy (Senior Coordinator Community Strengthening) on 9278 4869 during business hours for a confidential discussion.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or
[email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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