Coordinator of Volunteers, Aged Care Program Coordinator

Ageing with Grace Ltd

Darwin NT (Hybrid)

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Part time

63232 to 67974 plus superannuation

Aged Care

Volunteer Management

Database Systems

Aged Care Programs Coordinator (Darwin)

Part-time | 30.4 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) | Home-based with community engagement

This role is being re-advertised. We are committed to finding the right long-term person for our team. If you have previously applied, please do not reapply.

Applicants must be based in Darwin and be available to commence as soon as possible.

Ageing with Grace is a growing national charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation experienced by older people. We are seeking an experienced, organised and compassionate Aged Care Programs Coordinator to deliver high-quality, compliant and outcomes-focused aged care programs across Darwin.

This is a home-based position, but it is not a work-from-home lifestyle role. You will regularly visit aged care services, meet with volunteers, support older people and build strong relationships throughout the community.

This is a busy and autonomous role with clear performance expectations. It is best suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing competing priorities and achieving measurable outcomes.

This role is not suitable for applicants who will be undertaking ongoing caring responsibilities or other regular commitments during work hours.

About the Role

The Aged Care Programs Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination and delivery of the Australian Government-funded Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS).

Key responsibilities include:

Recruiting, screening, onboarding and supporting volunteers

Managing referrals and ensuring timely contact and appropriate participant matching

Monitoring program activity against funded targets and KPIs

Maintaining accurate, compliant and audit-ready records

Preparing reports within required timeframes

Building and maintaining professional relationships with aged care providers and community organisations

Representing Ageing with Grace professionally and ethically at all times

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a minimum of three years' experience in volunteer management, human resources, community services coordination or a similar people-focused coordination role

Be seeking a long-term career opportunity

Be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Have excellent judgement and confidence making decisions while knowing when to seek support

Be accountable, reliable and committed to following through on your responsibilities

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Be compassionate and respectful when working with older people and diverse communities

Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

You will also have:

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems

Experience maintaining detailed records and producing accurate reports

A current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Willingness to complete and maintain a National Police Check

The ability to travel regularly throughout the Darwin region

Experience in aged care, volunteer management or community services will be highly regarded.

Why Join Ageing with Grace?

Make a genuine difference in the lives of older people experiencing loneliness

Join a growing national charity with an outstanding reputation

Work autonomously while being supported by an experienced leadership team

Flexible home-based structure with meaningful community engagement

Gifted leave

The opportunity to help shape a growing organisation where your work has a direct and measurable impact

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your current resume

A cover letter addressing:

Why you are interested in this role and why you are seeking a long-term position.

An example of how you have successfully managed competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Your experience coordinating volunteers, staff or community programs.

Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the above questions will not be considered.

Applications close 5.00 pm (ACST), Sunday 26 July.

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For further information or to request a Position Description, contact esist@ageingwithgrace.org.au