Disaster Program Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

As the Disaster Recovery Program Coordinator, you’ll lead meaningful projects designed to strengthen Vinnies NSW’s capacity to respond to disasters through volunteer power. You’ll coordinate planning, systems and training across NSW, helping Vinnies to mobilise quickly and effectively when communities need support most. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference.

Your Responsibility

• Lead the project rollout of the Lifting Vinnies’ Volunteer Impact in Disaster Recovery initiative, ensuring all activities align with government grant requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement strategies across key NSW regions (North Coast, Central West, South Coast) by working with local councils, regional teams and community partners.
• Develop and refine onboarding pathways for both formal and informal volunteers, including the use of digital registration and tracking tools.
• Lead and facilitate taskforce and working group meetings, providing structure and direction to disaster recovery planning and delivery.
• Design and deliver training programs that are trauma informed and culturally safe, including simulation activities and “train-the-trainer” models across hybrid and face-to-face formats.
• Support Vinnies’ disaster response efforts during activation periods, playing a key coordination and communication role when communities are impacted.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Programs, IT, Engagement) to embed disaster readiness into everyday systems and practices.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, track volunteer competencies and produce timely reports and insights using platforms like Power BI.
• Contribute to long-term sustainability planning, helping document learnings and pathways for embedding disaster recovery practices into core operations.

You Will Need

• Experience managing community or disaster recovery projects
• Strong skills in volunteer coordination, stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration
• A practical understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practices
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel regionally
• Comfort working independently and across dispersed teams using digital tools
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Community Development or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.