Volunteer Coordinator

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand-alone purpose-built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite.

Underpinned by the notion of creating a ‘warm embrace’ for children and their families, the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7hr scheduled and emergency specialist care short break stays; pain and symptom management; care at the end of life; and psychosocial support programs for the whole family. 

With strong connections locally, nationally and internationally with specialist paediatric palliative care services, Hummingbird House is an integrated community-based service delivering flexible child and family centred care.

Why Join WMQ’s Hummingbird House Team?

• Salary packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.

• Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work. 

• Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more

• Friday Feast and Recharge – (HBH) Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!!

Your Role as a Volunteer Coordinator

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination and growth of volunteer support services for Hummingbird House and enhancing the partnership within WMQ Volunteer Services. Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Coordination and enhancement of the volunteer program including volunteer recruitment and programs in line with the child/ guest and family-centred model of care provided at Hummingbird House.

• Grow the volunteer cohort at Hummingbird house.

• Providing a point of communication, engagement and co-ordination for volunteers at Hummingbird House.

• Implementing recognition practices to support volunteer retention strategies.

• Coordination of allocated budgets and regular financial reporting for volunteers.

This is a part-time opportunity consisting of 25 hours per week.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership skills, as well as ability to coordinate, recruit & supervise volunteers or staff.

• Skills to engage community stakeholders, networks and community organisations both in house and in community.

• Previous experience growing programs.

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Experience in palliative care and end of life care, disability, education, or family support work contexts.

Essential Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)

• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work.

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Ready to Join Us?

Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.

Click Apply today!

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.