Coordinator Volunteer Programs

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About the role

The Coordinator Volunteer Programs is a unique role within Western Australian prisons as this position coordinates all aspects of volunteering at Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women. There is no similar position to the Coordinator Volunteer programs within any other Western Australian prison as it is intrinsically linked to Boronia’s unique philosophy and guiding principles.

Volunteers are an essential component in realizing the Centre’s goal of successfully preparing women in custody for integration into the community. This integration is a critical function of Boronia and involves establishing links with the community and other organisations to provide opportunities for direct participation by volunteers and community members in Boronia’s re-integration activities.

The Coordinator Volunteer Programs is responsible for planning, developing, and cultivating Boronia’s volunteer network to build volunteer capacity for the Centre. The Coordinator Volunteer Programs works closely with staff to develop and implement volunteer activities and processes that support and enhance the Centre’s activities. Further, the Coordinator Volunteer Programs recruits, screens, orientates, arranges training and matches volunteers appropriately to programs, events and activities. The role must keep accurate records of volunteers and volunteer time in line with the Department’s Volunteer Management Policy and Procedure and always consider the operational requirements of the facility.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Private health insurance discounts up to 9% for funds such as Bupa (7%), HBF (8%) and Medibank (9%).
• Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through the Department’s EAP.
• Access to on-site gym.
• Highly accessible with frequent bus and train connections.
• Currently there is free onsite parking.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://apply.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=415917

Applications must be received before Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 04:30pm.