Regional Coordinator

About Orange Sky

At Orange sky we are on a mission to Positively Connect Communities and we do this by providing the world's-first free mobile laundry and shower service to people experiencing homelessness. We offer a platform for everyday Australians to connect by creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community.

The Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? After an internal movement we’re now on the hunt for an incredible Regional Coordinator (ideally based in Brisbane) to help us to continue growing our impact. This remote role sits within our dynamic Operations team, where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our services run smoothly, our volunteer teams are thriving, and more people in need receive our support.

As a Regional Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to person for volunteer leaders, service partners, and stakeholders, working behind the scenes to keep our mobile laundry and shower services running like clockwork. You’ll be building relationships, driving new initiatives, and helping us create even more positive connections in the community.

In particular you will be responsible for:

• Managing volunteer leadership teams


• Maintaining the quality and consistency of service, safety, and culture throughout the services in your designated region, which includes incident and risk management


• Management & roll out of new shifts and services


• Monitor volunteer satisfaction and develop programs to ensure a great experience


• Manage volunteer leadership performance through service audits & performance reviews on a regular cadence


• Develop relationships, collegiality and be the point of contact for all volunteer leaders within your designated area


• Relationship management with service providers, partner organisations, local councils, government, funders and other stakeholders as necessary to continue to promote and grow the work of Orange Sky in your region.


• Identifying opportunities and gaps in service delivery and applying your subject matter expertise to addressing these

Convinced this is the role for you? Tick some boxes!

The ideal applicant will have experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment, ideally within the not for profit sector and working with a large volunteer base.

Additionally, they will have;

• Demonstrated experience running volunteer programs and / or leading teams


• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience in community services or customer services


• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of people and manage a large and diverse workforce  


• Well-developed written skills and problem-solving ability  


• Ability to travel and work flexibly as required 


• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage complex and competing demands and meet deadlines  


• Ability to work both independently, and within a team 


• Proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for our cause

Why Orange Sky:

At Orange Sky, we want every person to be "Better For Being Orange" and leave us better than when they arrived. That is every one of our volunteers, friends, and supporters, all while working together towards delivering our mission. And as part of the Orange Sky team, you are no exception. You not only get to work with an outstanding bunch of high-performing people, but you're supported to continue your own personal growth and development in an inclusive and flexible environment, with benefits including:

• Attractive and fair remuneration package based on industry benchmarking;


• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free per year;


• Flexible approach to work;


• Development though the Orange Sky My Career Pathway


• Professional development fund (both formal and informal learning opportunities);


• Recognition program that includes a paid-out reward scheme and gifted leave;


• Additional leave including Orange Sky public holiday and gifted leave for high performance;


• 6-12 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers and 1 week for secondary caregivers, including superannuation in addition to the 18 weeks paid parental leave from the government. Plus support for parents returning to work;


• Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program;


• Dog friendly offices - bring your (furry) best mate with you to work.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Still keen?

Click the apply button to submit your application. Read the position description here or for more information please contact Emma from the People & Engagement Team at [email protected]