Volunteer Program Coordinator

Volunteer Program Coordinator 

Join a small but committed team to make a real difference at Eastern Health and our Volunteers

• Permanent Part Time | 20 hours per week


• Flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements available


• Meaningful work that supports our volunteers and the communities we serve


• Generous salary packaging and benefits

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to support the growth and day-to-day coordination of volunteer services across Eastern Health. Working as part of a small team of coordinators, this role supports the full volunteer lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, engagement, recognition and retention, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Working closely with stakeholders across Eastern Health and the broader volunteer sector, you will help strengthen partnerships, enhance volunteer experience and promote the valuable contribution volunteers make to Eastern Health. 

In this role you will:

• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, screening, onboarding and training


• Support, engage and recognise volunteers across Eastern Health


• Develop and maintain volunteer policies, procedures, resources and reporting


• Manage volunteer communications, including newsletters and surveys


• Coordinate volunteer recognition programs and events


• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external volunteer networks


• Drive continuous improvement and best-practice volunteer management

Why join us?

•  Lead meaningful work that positively impacts patients, consumer s and communities


• Opportunity to shape and grow volunteering across one of Victoria's largest health services


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If you're passionate about people, community engagement, and creating positive experiences for volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.

The position is primarily located at Box Hill Hospital but travel to other campuses is required from time to time. 

What you’ll bring

We're looking for someone who brings strong communication and organisational skills, a passion for volunteering, the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships, attention to detail, sound administrative capability, and a flexible, proactive approach to work.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 


• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.


• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.


• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. 

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please click here for the Position Description Link 

Contact Person: Jessie Macintyre

Contact Number: 0402 998 230

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 6/11/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or [email protected] for any assistance with your application.

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