Volunteer Coordinator

At a glance:

• Employment type: 6-month part time term contract - 24.5 hours/week
• Salary: $87,851.88 (pro-rata) + 12% superannuation
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 22 March 2026

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing the volunteer recruitment, induction and recognition events for Community Care services.

The role is a key part of and support in ensuring systems of volunteer management are in line with best practice. This is a 6-month, part-time term contract (24.5 hours per week). It is preferred the successful candidate to work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

On a daily basis you will:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of volunteer recruitment including local marketing, media opportunities, identify marketing opportunities and develop innovative recruitment strategies.
• Review systems, streamline processes and training requirements for volunteer management in compliance with National Volunteer Standards, Aged Care Act 2024 and National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

• Facilitate regular meetings with Community Care Service Coordinators to ensure they are effectively managing, recognising and retaining volunteers in their key services
  

About You

The successful candidate should have a minimum 5 years’ experience working in the community services sector and/or in recruitment.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated skills in delivering training and presentations
• Demonstrated skills in managing projects and strategies
• Skilled in using Microsoft outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Strong ability in use of CRM and Electronic Filing System

What’s on offer

We are offering a part time term contract (24.5 hours) for 6 months , with an attractive remuneration from $87,851.88 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Beth Collins on email ecollins@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 22 March 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a NDIS Check.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.