Compeer Coordinator - Newcastle
Employer: St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
Work Type/s: Full Time
Classification/s: Management, Mental Health & Counselling, Volunteer Management
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Regional NSW
Applications close: 31 March, 2014.
    Your opportunity to make a difference!
    Full time position, based in Newcastle
    From $57k per annum + super + generous salary packaging
About the Organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that has almost 20,000 members and volunteers carrying out good works on behalf of the Society in NSW alone. The Society is one of the largest charitable providers in Australia today, helping people in every area of human need.
About the Role
An exciting new opportunity exists for you to join one of Australia’s largest operating charities on a full-time basis. As the Compeer Coordinator you will report to the Executive Officer, and be based in Newcastle.
Compeer is an internationally affiliated volunteer friendship program for people living with a mental illness. Since its inception in the USA in 1973, Compeer has become internationally recognized as a valuable adjunct to traditional medical treatment. Compeer has been operating in Australia under the auspices of the St Vincent de Paul Society since 1995. Based on the principle of the Power of Friendship, Compeer matches volunteers in one to one friendship with people who have become socially isolated due to mental illness. As in any friendship, volunteers and their friends spend time together enjoying activities such as chatting over a cup of coffee, going to the movies or visiting places.
Within the framework of Compeer’s philosophy and objectives, and in consultation with the Advisory Committee, the Program Coordinator is responsible for Program Direction and Development, supervision of the team, and coordination of all facets of the Hunter Compeer Program.
What you need
    Relevant tertiary qualifications
    Demonstrated experience leading a similar program and managing a team
    Proven experience working with volunteers
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Report writing skills
    Sound knowledge of WH&S and privacy legislation
    A willingness to work within the ethos and philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society.
    A current NSW Driver’s Licence
    Experience in PR, fundraising, working with other organisations and programs and advisory committees are desirable but not essential.
What we offer
    By joining one of Australia’s largest and leading charities, you will be working in an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives.
    The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is proud to offer generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax free.
    This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the Compeer Program for the Hunter region with a dynamic team of volunteers and employees.

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How to apply for this job Please forward the following documents to hr@vinnies.org.au using the subject line: Compeer Coordinator application via EthicalJobs: Cover letter: Introduce yourself, clearly indicate which role you are applying for and tell us why you are applying. Current curriculum vitae: Outline your education, qualifications or training, and a history of your employment/wo