Community Engagement Coord at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Carlton, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Community Engagement, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Volunteer Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Coordinate DonateLife Victoria’s statewide Volunteer and Community Engagement program to promote organ and tissue donation awareness Fixed-term full-time position until June 2026 (highly likely the role will be ongoing) – Melbourne location Salary circa $90k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging This is your opportunity to find a life-giving purpose DonateLife Victoria (DLV), under the direction of Australian Organ and Tissue Authority, works to maximise access for Australians to organ and tissue donation and transplantation through the implementation of national strategies and best practices. DLV works directly with 20 Victorian hospitals to ensure Victorians are able to fulfil their wishes to donate and that organ donation is an integral part of quality end of life care in Victoria. DLV is affiliated with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood). DonateLife Victoria has an inspiring opportunity for you DonateLife Victoria (DLV) facilitates organ and tissue donation in any health service within Victoria (including Albury NSW). The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating DonateLife Victoria’s statewide Volunteer and Community Engagement program, driving initiatives that promote organ and tissue donation awareness and encourage donor registration through impactful community-based activities. This involves researching, developing and coordinating community-based activities, providing opportunities for volunteers, providing speakers for internal and external events, event support, managing merchandise, and coordinating data. The role will support the DonateLife Victoria Marketing and Communications team and the national DonateLife Communications team. Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. Community engagement experience, preferably in healthcare or not-for-profit sector Highly organised and motivated and able to work well within a team environment Project management skills with demonstrated outcomes Experience with managing or working within a volunteer program would be highly regarded This is fixed-term full-time position until the end of June 2026, however it is highly likely that this role will receive ongoing funding and extend beyond 6 months. The role is hybrid, offering 3 days WFH and 2 days onsite at the Carlton office. DonateLife is proud to accommodate flexible working and are open to conversations around what this means for you. Excited about this opportunity? Apply now! Next steps If all of the information above has got you excited about applying for this role and you meet the requirements of the position, then we would love for you to apply. We will start screening applications as soon as they come in so, if you're interested, please apply as soon as possible. For further details on this position please send an email to donatelife@redcrossblood.org.au.

Responsibilities

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating DonateLife Victoria’s statewide Volunteer and Community Engagement program. This includes driving initiatives that promote organ and tissue donation awareness and encouraging donor registration through community-based activities.