At BaptistCare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of human connection and the difference one caring relationship can make. We are looking for a passionate and organised ACVVS Coordinator to help bring companionship, dignity and joy to older people experiencing loneliness in residential aged care. 

This is a part time opportunity of 36 hours where your work will truly matter ; every conversation, every match, every relationship you support helps transform lives. 

About the role 

As the Coordinator – Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), you will coordinate the delivery of the program, working closely with our Senior Coordinator and key community partners. 

You will recruit, support and guide volunteer visitors, match them thoughtfully with care recipients, and foster strong relationships with Residential Aged Care Facilities and community organisations. Your work will help reduce social isolation and strengthen connections where they are needed most. 

What you will be doing 

• Coordinating the ACVVS program in Metropolitan South West region including the Peel region. 

• Recruiting, inducting, supporting and recognising volunteer visitors 

• Matching volunteers with aged care residents and supporting those relationships 

• Administrative tasks (Data entry , Scheduling)  

• Building strong partnerships with Residential Aged Care Facilities and community groups 

• Providing guidance, education and regular check ins for volunteers 

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reporting requirements 

Why Join Us?  

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning! 

About you 

You are a warm, engaging communicator who thrives on building relationships and making a difference. You are comfortable working autonomously, while also being a collaborative and supportive team member. 

You will bring: 

• Experience coordinating volunteers or community programs 

• Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills 

• A genuine passion for supporting older people and volunteers 

• Data entry, administration and scheduling experience  

• A current Australian driver’s licence and right to work 

• Alignment with BaptistCare’s Purpose, Promise and Values 

Experience in aged care, volunteer management systems or community partnerships will be highly regarded, but most important is your heart for service and connection. 

About Us:  

We are proud to be part of a newly merged care organisation that is known nationally as BaptistCare. As a ‘for purpose’, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together BaptistCare (NSW, ACT and WA) with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice 

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical. 

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ. 

Recruitment agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.