At BaptistCare, we believe everyone deserves to feel connected, valued and supported. Through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), we help reduce loneliness and social isolation for older Australians by connecting them with compassionate volunteers who provide friendship, companionship and a sense of belonging. 

We are seeking an experienced and community minded Senior Coordinator to lead and grow our ACVVS program across the Perth metropolitan region.  

With our new 5 year Contract which started in July, we are now funded to provide volunteer visitors to older people who are approved for Support at Home (SaH) services in their own home as well as at Residential Aged Care. This is an opportunity to combine your passion for people, community engagement and volunteer leadership while making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians. The role is part-time, working 21 hours per week. 

About the Role 

As the Senior Coordinator, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the ACVVS program across your allocated portfolio. You will recruit, engage, support and retain volunteers, build strong relationships with Residential Aged Care Facilities, Support at Home providers and community stakeholders, and create meaningful matches that foster lasting connections between volunteers and older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.  

Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure the program continues to grow, meet funding obligations and deliver positive outcomes for participants while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement 

Key Responsibilities 

• Recruit, onboard, support and retain a diverse volunteer workforce. 

• Match volunteers with aged care residents and monitor successful relationships. 

• Build strong partnerships with Residential Aged Care Facilities , Support at Home providers,  and local community organisations. 

• Deliver volunteer education, training and ongoing engagement initiatives. 

• Manage program reporting, compliance requirements and stakeholder communication. 

• Monitor program performance, budgets and funding outcomes. 

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and program growth. 

• Promote BaptistCare's purpose and values throughout the community.  

Why Join Us? 

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning! 

About You 

You are a passionate relationship builder who enjoys connecting people and cultivating community partnerships. You bring strong coordination skills, can manage competing priorities and have a genuine commitment to improving the lives of older Australians. 

You will ideally bring: 

• Experience coordinating volunteer programs, community programs or similar initiatives. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. 

• Experience recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. 

• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative abilities. 

• Experience managing budgets, reporting and data systems. 

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others. 

• A current driver's licence , car and willingness to travel throughout your portfolio region. 

If you are passionate about connection, community and helping people live with dignity and belonging, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now and help bring companionship, connection and purpose to the lives of older Australians. 

About Us: 

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. 

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. 

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice 

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.