The DCP Port Augusta office is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join their team.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for:

• The recruitment, assessment and training of volunteers.
• Supporting, guiding and directing volunteers to provide a high level service.
• Promoting and monitoring the development of volunteer services within the community through liaison with staff and working in partnership with members of the community and community organisations.
• Analysing and integrating information from a variety of resources to develop and deliver reports and programs.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, motivated individual who is able to take initiative, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. You will be able to act impartially and use influence, negotiation and persuasion to effectively mediate conflict and devise a workable solution.

If you have the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community, then this may be the role for you.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

The Region

Port Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of (six) offices in the region. As a member of this office you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).

Port Augusta has a significant and established Aboriginal population. The opportunity to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture makes working in this office unique. You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Pt Augusta here