INTERNAL ONLY - ENVIRONMENT CENTRE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability 

Branch: Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability  

Salary Range: Band 5 - $91,900 to $104,172 per annum + superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to 12 months 

Location: Boondall Wetlands, Karawatha Forest, Downfall Creek  

Our Business – City Planning and Sustainability 

Our people are in a unique position to shape Brisbane to be an amazing city that is liveable, vibrant, prosperous, connected, green and sustainable. Working in close collaboration, the five branches of City Planning and Sustainability division work on strategic and operational plans to deliver on Brisbane Vision 2031 and shape Brisbane into a city that residents will be proud of, support an economy where businesses thrive, and design a world-class destination for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Being part of our inclusive team gives you meaningful opportunities to contribute to this Vision. Our culture is shaped by: 

• fostering connections across our business to collaborate and build positive relationships 
• generosity of our time, expertise and knowledge in giving to each other and social causes 
• collaborating with the community to work together to support the city, broader economic, social and environmental outcomes 
• being agile and pursuing new ideas and innovative solutions to improve how we deliver 
• recognising and celebrating our success through recognition, feedback and internal and external awards 
• offering career mobility and development opportunities across our whole business. 

 Our Branch - Natural Environment, Water & Sustainability 

We lead the way in helping Brisbane to become a world class sustainable and liveable city. Through our collaboration with residents and businesses, we strive towards keeping our city clean, green and sustainable. 

Committing to this mission requires a diverse team of passionate professionals such as engineers, environmental planners, scientists and communication specialists. 

The Role 

The Environment Centre Volunteer Coordinator plays a crucial role in the development and management of the Centre’s volunteer program. The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the program and its volunteers, including recruitment, training, support, and performance management. The Volunteer Coordinator also leads the development and delivery of program strategies to ensure continuous improvement and industry best practices. Additionally, the role works to establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve shared environmental goals.  

In this role you will be responsible to: 

• lead performance excellence by setting clear direction and expectations for individuals and teams 
• coordinate the development and delivery of the Environment Centre Volunteer Program 
• manage day-to-day volunteer activities, including recruitment, training, rostering and skills development 
• develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to attract and engage volunteers 
• promote community action and behaviour for sustainability through engagement activities 
• network and establish partnerships with community and government partners to achieve goals. 

To be successful you will have: 

• highly developed organisational skills and excellent attention to detail 
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 
• proven skill in managing stakeholder relationships, nurturing partnerships, and delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse range of clients and stakeholders 
• experience in creating, overseeing, and evaluating program strategies, including conducting research, validation, and benchmarking. 

Please note this role:  

• requires a “C” class Drivers Licence,  
• requires a Working Safety with Children Check 
• may require a criminal history check 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.  

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE  

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.  

For more information: Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3950  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date:  Monday 10 February 2025 at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

#LI-DNI