Palliative Care Volunteer Manager (Health Manager Lvl 1) - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ574088 Requisition #
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ574088
Interview Date Range: 04/06/2025 - 11/06/2025
Contact Details: Janeane Harlum | 02 8738 9753 | Janeane.Harlum@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are a passionate team committed to making a difference!
In this role, your focus will be on hospitals/Palliative care unit and community sites within the Macarthur, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee LGAs and you will have a crucial role in expanding our volunteer program across all community sites and hospitals within these LGAs. You will work in collaboration with an existing Palliative Care Volunteer Manager who focuses on hospitals/Palliative care Unit and community sites in the Bankstown, Fairfield and Liverpool LGAs. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and undertaking all tasks relating to recruiting and managing volunteers, ongoing community visiting programs and hospital/PCU programs, and supervision of volunteers. Together with the existing Volunteer Manager you will provide cross cover for each other during periods of leave.
The Volunteer Manager/s will be responsible for developing and leading a volunteer service whose key focus is to support our community and hospital services in palliative care.
The position/s will work in collaboration to manage and develop the SWSLHD Palliative Care Volunteer Service across multiple sites within SWSLHD : Hospital, Palliative Care Wards and Community, and coordinate and undertake all tasks relating to recruiting and managing volunteers.
Where you'll be working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application
- A degree in a relevant health-related field, or equivalent work experience in a multidisciplinary health or welfare setting, including volunteer service. Previous experience in coordinator roles and working with volunteers is essential.
- Demonstrated administrative abilities including sound computer and writing skills, alongside strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Proven experience in planning and delivering training programs, supervision, policy implementation, and contributing to strategic service planning.
- A strong interest in and comprehensive understanding of Palliative Care principles, with practical experience applying these in relevant settings. Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WH&S) principles and quality improvement processes.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Janeane Harlum on Janeane.Harlum@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
