Vinnies Van Coordinator

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

• Max-term Full-time Contract: until 30 December 2025

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• SCHADS Award Level 4: hourly rates from $44.58 to $48 (depending on experience)

• Tailored learning and development programs to support your growth and career progression

Your Role

As the Vinnies Van Services Coordinator, you’ll manage a vital outreach program delivering food and support to people experiencing homelessness across the Illawarra region. This dynamc role involves coordinating food services, overseeing scheduling and operations, and supporting a large volunteer team. You’ll ensure the program runs smoothly, safely and in line with organisational standards, while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all involved. 

Your Responsibility

• Lead and coordinate Vinnies Van operations across the Illawarra, including the kitchen, van services and office.

• Ensure compliance with policies, WHS and food safety standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, volunteers, stakeholders and community partners.

• Oversee rosters and kitchen operations in Wollongong – food safety and hospitality experience desirable.

• Recruit, train and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers.

• Manage day-to-day administration and ensure safe, effective program delivery.

• Facilitate advisory and team coordinator meetings to drive collaboration and service improvement.

You Will Need

• Experience in the community sector or working with vulnerable groups.

• Previous involvement in volunteer-led services or programs highly regarded.

• Strong people skills with the ability to lead, support and motivate teams.

• Organised and adaptable – able to juggle competing demands with calm and confidence.

• Solid admin and time management skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication, conflict and relationship management abilities.

• Current driver’s licence and confidence to drive a van or small truck.

• Knowledge of WHS and food safety requirements.

• Hospitality or food handling experience (desirable).

Apply Now

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

Any queries please reach out to Rebecca.Sidley@vinnies.org.au

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.