Volunteer Programs Lead

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

The Volunteer Programs Lead is a key role in the Community Wellbeing team and works across various Council departments to lead and coordinate Council’s volunteer programs and support Bayside’s volunteer involving organisations to strengthen community participation  and achieve a more connected and resilient community.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading Council’s volunteer management portfolio; overseeing the recruitment, training, retention and recognition of Council volunteers and programs.
• Providing advice and support to Bayside's community volunteer involving organisations.
• Fostering and strengthening existing relationships with key internal stakeholders to support the delivery and management of all Council volunteer programs.
• Establishing strong networks and partnerships with volunteer involving organisations including, neighbourhood houses and community centres, to support capacity building and strengthen collaboration across Bayside’s volunteering sector.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Qualifications and Experience
• Tertiary qualification in community development or a related field, and/or demonstrated experience in volunteer management, partnership development and community engagement.
• Knowledge of Volunteer Management
• Strong understanding of volunteer management principles, current trends in volunteering, and experience using relevant IT management systems and tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, and internal departments.
• Project Management
• Ability to manage projects (including events) with excellent time management skills and ability to manage risks and problem solve as required.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with and support volunteers, prepare reports, deliver presentations, and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
• Victorian Driver's Licence. 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, wellbeing leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Thursday 29 October, 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Michelle Williams on 0448 560 102 or via email michellewilliams@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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