Title:  Volunteer Program Coordinator

Volunteer Program Coordinator

• Fixed term Full-time | 5 weeks’ leave and monthly day off
• Based in Box Hill | Close to parks, cafes and public transport
• Make a positive impact on the lives of patients + have purpose in your career  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

Volunteer program

Eastern Health is fortunate to have a team of dedicated volunteers that assist in enhancing the patient experience and in doing so, help maintain vital links to our community.  With a diversity of volunteer roles, volunteers are able to provide support that makes a real difference to our patients, their families and carers and our staff.

About the role

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for the coordination and growth of volunteer support services for Eastern Health. This includes the continued development and improvement of an organisational framework that will align the service, develop and implement new and innovative volunteer programs and create and consolidate synergies between volunteer services and the organisation.  This role will coordinate, train, support and retain volunteer involvement in volunteer programs across Eastern Health and provide expert advice to the organisation with regard to legislative compliance, policy and procedures in relation to the recruitment, training, retention and programming of volunteer services across Eastern Health and the management and effective utilisation of volunteers.

Learn about your volunteer program here: https://youtu.be/erLVdqdi5hc

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Clear understanding of the principles of volunteering and the National Standards of Volunteering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level organisational and time management skills, being able to prioritise and self- manage workload
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and establish positive relationships with a range of stakeholders

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Cathy Portelli

Contact Number: 0417921072

Contact Email: cathy.portelli@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date:24th of August 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day