Program Support Coordinator, Australian Volunteers Program
- Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027
- Full-time role based in AVI Head Office in Fitzroy.
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Total Remuneration Package between $89,000 to $109,433 commensurate to experience
An exciting opportunity to join the Australian Volunteers Program as the Program Support Coordinator! Bring your collaborative project and program coordination skills and experience to a role with broad reach and variety.
AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government. The Australian Volunteers Program enables skilled Australian volunteers to support partner organisations in 26 countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa to progress their development objectives.
Role overview
The Program Support Coordinator plays a significant role in supporting systems and processes across program countries, while coordinating improvement initiatives that help the program operate smoothly, effectively, and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven team, collaborate with colleagues around the world, and contribute to a program that creates meaningful impact on a global scale.
Position Requirements
- Proven high level organisational, program, project and change coordination and time management skills
- Advanced skills in word processing, excel spread sheet, presentation and database software applications
- High level interpersonal skills and the ability to sustain effective relationships at all levels of the organisation including at the Management level
- Proven ability to apply sensitivity and diplomacy when the situation requires it
- Strong attention to detail to undertake work with a high level of accuracy
- Strong written communication skills including the ability to draft letters and prepare reports in a professional manner
- Demonstrated flexibility and capacity to work independently
- Tertiary degree in international development, community services, arts, social or political science and/or relevant experience.
In return, you will:
- Join a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a team of passionate individuals
- Have the best of both worlds with time in the office and flexible work arrangements for remote work
- Be offered a competitive remuneration package. In addition, you may access generous salary packaging of up to $15,900/year and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses.
Application Procedure:
- For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please review the Position Description at www.avi.org.au/careers-at-avi/ and submit a cover letter and a current resume.
- Application Closing date: Friday, 31 July 2026.
- Any questions regarding this role? Please email our P&C team at careers@avi.org.au
AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work. We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.
AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.
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Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International.
