Role: Volunteer and Data Coordinator (Counterpart)
Work type: Part time (0.7 FTE)
Salary: WHV Enterprise Agreement 2025 SACS Level 5.3 classification
Location: Melbourne CBD
Applications: Open
Are you passionate about connecting, supporting and informing women with cancer to live well?
Do you have experience coordinating volunteers and peer support programs?
Working closely with the Counterpart team, Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is seeking a passionate Volunteer and Data Coordinator to lead the coordination and management of the peer support volunteers.
About WHV
WHV is a statewide, feminist, not-for-profit leading the pursuit of gender equity in health. We work with government, the health sector, and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.
WHV delivers vital support services to the community and empowering health information. We share evidence and recommendations to challenge bias in the health system. We build capacity in the health sector to achieve equitable health outcomes. We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and respect.
Counterpart provides a confidential service that complements the medical system and other cancer support services through peer support, evidence-based information, and free community events across rural and regional Victoria.
About the role
The Volunteer and Data Coordinator is responsible for leads the coordination and management of the Counterpart Peer Support Volunteers, including the Peer Support Hubs, Bridge of Support hospital program, and events and regional wellbeing days.
Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, this role supports delivery of a high-quality and innovative peer support service for women and gender diverse people living with cancer across Victoria.
The role also coordinates data collection, analysis and reporting to implement Counterpart’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework. This includes identifying service insights, assessing program performance to inform continuous improvement and informing strategic program priorities.
Amongst other selection criteria, as an ideal candidate, you’ll have:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as health, community services, social work (preferred), or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum five years’ experience working in volunteer coordination, service implementation, and evaluation with a focus on diverse communities in the health and community sector.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate inclusive, accessible, consumer-centered services tailored to the needs of diverse women and gender diverse people.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Competence in using case management software (e.g. Community Data Solutions) and volunteer management systems (e.g. Better Impact).
If you want to be part of an organisation making a difference in leading the pursuit of gender equity in health, this could be the role for you!
Download the full position description here.
Benefits of working at WHV
Working at WHV you will be a part of a dedicated community who are guided by a shared goal and carry out meaningful work with the commitment and courage to make a difference.
We are proud to provide a number of innovative employee benefits for our staff such as:
- Flexible work hours and family friendly policies
- Hybrid working
- Access to salary packaging
- Paid end of year close-down – additional to annual leave
If you think you’d be a good match for this position, we encourage you to review the attached Position Description and apply by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on the EthicalJobs listing.
Please provide a CV and a cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages) addressing the selection criteria for the role.
We strongly encourage applications from applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds. We welcome people with lived experience and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters, relating to women’s health holistically.
Applications close at 5:00 pm, Friday 26 June. Please note that we may close this position earlier if a suitable candidate is identified, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. The closing date displayed on the hiring platform reflects the advertised end date; however, candidates should refer to this timeline.
For more information about the role and working at WHV, contact Cindy Van Rooy, Counterpart Manager, [email protected].
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