News

Are you looking for a change or know someone looking for a role in volunteer management? Western Sydney Local Health District has a vacancy for a permanent full time palliative care volunteer coordinator.

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas.

The position will work in collaboration to manage and develop the WSLHD Palliative Care Volunteer Service across multiple sites within WSLHD: hospital, palliative care wards and community, and to coordinate and undertake all tasks relating to recruiting and managing volunteers.

This position is instrumental in supporting services to ensuring patients have better ongoing support and services. The position also helps to enable the palliative patient and their carers improved dignity and comfort throughout the patient journey.

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.

Applications Close: 4th August 2024

Please click here to apply and for more information.