Volunteer Coordinator Palliative Care
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- REQ564083 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Leads and supports vital palliative volunteer services
- Recruits, trains and mentors dedicated volunteer teams
- Enhances care with dignity across sites and the community
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.
- Convenient access to Westfield shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to Mt Druitt train station.
- Committed to future growth and service expansion to enhance patient care.
- Proudly caring for the Mount Druitt community for over 50 years.
What you'll be doing
Join a vital role supporting palliative care across WSLHD. Coordinate and grow a compassionate volunteer service, helping deliver comfort and dignity to patients and carers. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Managing and developing volunteer services across WSLHD
- Recruiting, training and supporting palliative care volunteers
- Working across hospitals, wards and community settings
- Enhancing patient and carer experience with dignity
- Collaborating with staff to integrate volunteer support
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
- A degree in a relevant health related field, equivalent work experience in multidisciplinary health, disability or aged care setting, or a combination of study and work experience
- Previous work experience in multi-disciplinary health or aged care setting or in previous volunteer coordinator role
- Proven administrative skills including sound computer skills and writing skills and good interpersonal, communication skills and negotiation skills
- Interest in and comprehensive understanding of Palliative Care principles with previous experience in planning and delivery of training programs and supervision
- Implementing policy and contributing to service and strategic planning
- Demonstrated knowledge of WH&S principles and quality improvement
- Previous experience in working with volunteers
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers’ licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Requisition ID: REQ564083
Applications Close: 04th May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Preeti Saraswati on preeti.saraswati@health.nsw.gov.au or 0459936681
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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