Volunteer Engagement Worker

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. 

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.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

• 1 day per week 9am - 5pm (flexible on day) 
• SCHCADS Award LV4 | $43.08 - 46.35 (dependent on experience) 
• Clear pathways career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities

Your Role

We're looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Engagement Worker to help grow and support our volunteer community within the Disability Inclusion Team and Vinnies Connect Program—a mentoring program that brings companionship to those experiencing isolation. You'll assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention, while ensuring volunteers feel valued and connected. You'll also provide key admin and coordination support, helping our services thrive through the power of volunteering.

Your Responsibility

• Support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention in the Disability Inclusion Team

• Assist with coordination and admin for the Vinnies Connect mentoring program

• Help services build and sustain their volunteer workforce

• Identify volunteer recruitment pathways and advertise opportunities

• Manage onboarding, including interviews, screening, and training

• Ensure volunteer compliance with police checks, WWCC, and NDIS requirements

• Monitor completion of mandatory online training

• Conduct regular volunteer check-ins to support satisfaction and retention

• Provide volunteer recognition (e.g. thank-you notes, holiday/birthday messages)

• Close volunteer records and conduct exit interviews as needed

You Will Need

• Experience or qualifications in community development, social work or similar

• Great people skills and a knack for motivating others

• Strong organisational, time management, and technology skills

• A collaborative, can-do attitude

Apply Now

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

Any queries please contact 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.