• Part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until 6th June 2027
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available including the new Metro Trains tunnel 

• $74,448 - $81,895 per annum (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the Women’s Volunteer Program

The Women’s Volunteer Program is part of the People and Patient Experience Directorate.

We play a key role in enhancing the experience of patients and visitors by championing person-centred service and harnessing the energy of skilled patient-centred volunteers. Volunteers deliver non-clinical front-line services, designed to complement exceptional patient experience and are an integral and valued part of our hospital.

About the role

As an Volunteer Coordinator you will provide support to our professional and patient-centred Volunteer Program, 24 hours per week. You will maintain and continually improve administrative processes that support coordinated and well managed information flows to volunteers, patients, other consumers and staff. You will be a warm, friendly, supportive presence for all volunteers, coordinating day-to-day activity and contributing to the ongoing development of high-quality volunteer services that complement exceptional patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

• Experience working with volunteers, understanding of volunteer roles and motivations and commitment to the philosophy of volunteering.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated success in engaging and relating with people including volunteers, staff, external stakeholders and patients/consumers/customers.
• Passion and energy for people-centred care.
• A highly professional and personable approach to your work.

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.  

For a confidential discussion, please contact Niamh Condren, Volunteer Program Manager, on (03) 8345 2078 or niamh.condren@thewomens.org.au.

Application closing date: 19 May 2026