Volunteer Coordinator - Palliative Care - Location Negotiable Across MLHD

Requisition Number:  REQ653329 
Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (contract until June 2028) 
Position Classification: Administration Officer - Level 4 
Remuneration: $75,176.80 - $76,897.65 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: 38  
Location: Negotiable Across MLHD 
Applications Close: midnight 3 May 2026 
 

Connect people, purpose and care across the community 
 

About the Opportunity

As the Volunteer Coordinator – Palliative Care you will play a key role in building and supporting a compassionate volunteer workforce across the District. You will coordinate volunteers who provide emotional, social and practical support to people with life-limiting illness and their families, helping enhance care and strengthen community connections.

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

• Recruit, onboard and coordinate palliative care volunteers across MLHD
• Support volunteers through orientation, training and ongoing guidance
• Manage volunteer rostering and allocation across services
• Foster strong relationships with patients, families, staff and volunteers
• Provide education and peer support opportunities for volunteers
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and safe work practices
• Contribute to research, evaluation and continuous improvement activities

To find out more, please review the position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience coordinating volunteers, programs or services (healthcare/community desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working in a sensitive environment with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to support, motivate and engage volunteers
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact - Support vital medical education that shapes the future of emergency care.
• Attractive Remuneration - Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now!  

Please contact Molly Witenden, Nurse Unit Manager via Molly.Witenden@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.