Vinnies Support Centre Coordinator - Redfern

• Full time, based in Redfern
• Involves travel as needed; requires current NSW Driver Licence
• Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Purpose-Led Organisation
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits, increase your take home pay

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

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. 

 Your new role:

The Vinnies Support Centre Coordinator will oversee all activities at the Support Centre in Redfern 2016 including provision of client services, volunteer management and engagement with the broader community.  You will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure the effective and timely delivery of all services.  Your good communication, engagement and collaboration skills are critical to this role. 

Your responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and support volunteers within the Support Centre, including university intern placements as needed
• Work directly with clients experiencing complex needs by providing information and access to appropriate services within the community and advocating on their behalf as needed
• Ensure service policies and procedures are complied with at all times to achieve best client service experience and engagement across the region
• Manage voucher, store card and other forms of financial assistance in accordance with strict internal controls and reporting requirements
• Ensure sufficient numbers of volunteers are available to conduct client services at the Vinnies Support Centre during business hours
• Work closely with the Team Leader to achieve effective service delivery and ensuring smooth operation at the Support Centre; provide accurate activity reports as required.

 To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s in social sciences, education, social work, psychology, welfare, health studies or related area
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment within disadvantaged communities and individuals
• Experience working with disadvantaged communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively lead, train and develop a team
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Teams, emails and database systems
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work in multiple locations as required
• NSW Driver Licence

 Submit your application with a resume and respond to the Role-Specific Criteria listed on the Position Description. 

If you have questions about this role, please email the Regional Manager, Vinnies Support Centres at david.murphy@vinnies.org.au quoting: Vinnies Support Centre Coordinator, Redfern/ VIN3240.

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.

    St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.