If you’re passionate about making a difference working in a purpose-driven organisation, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Volunteering WA is seeking a dynamic and organised Events & Communications Coordinator who has a passion for public relations, events, and community engagement.
Join our East Perth team, as we empower people and communities to enrich Western Australia through volunteering.
About the role
The Events & Communications Coordinator is a key role in helping Volunteering WA engage and celebrate our two distinct stakeholders, being volunteers (members of the public), and our sector (volunteer-involving organisations).
You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of Volunteering WA’s annual events calendar, and community and member activations, through:
- The planning and end-to-end delivery of our core annual events calendar, including the very special WA Volunteer of the Year Awards program; the International Volunteer Day Garden Party; Annual General Meetings; and the biennial Volunteering WA State Conference; and
- Identifying and delivering smaller once-off community and member activations to celebrate volunteering throughout the year, such as member networking and panels, and community activities during National Volunteer Week and Youth Volunteer Week.
We invite applications from candidates with a passion for connecting people through strong communications, event coordination, and proactive programs.
Detailed information and selection criteria for this job is available in the attached Job Description Form.
The details
This is a permanent role with a start date of early September 2026.
- Level 4 SCHADS Award
- 37.5 hours per week (Full-time)
- Competitive base salary of $92,294 pa
- Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Plus PBI salary packaging of up to $18,549 per year
- 5 weeks annual leave entitlement
- Ability to work from home up to 2 days per week
Why work with us?
- Make a real impact – Your work will celebrate, thank, and provide platforms for the incredible people who give so much to Western Australia through volunteering.
- Flexible and rewarding work environment – Hybrid workplace, flexible working hours, central East Perth office, and a supportive team environment.
- Attractive salary – Competitive base salary plus 12% super and salary packaging of up to $18,549 per year.
- Additional benefits – 5 weeks’ annual leave (including one week during office close-down over Christmas) plus birthday leave, professional development opportunities and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Be part of a passionate team – Work alongside like-minded change-makers.
- Volunteer – Up to one week (pro rata) of paid leave per year to support your volunteering, including an all-staff volunteering day.
About you
- You resonate and align with Volunteering WA’s values – inclusive, collaborative, integrity.
- You can work with autonomy, whilst being able to bounce ideas and collaborate with Managers and colleagues.
- 3-5 years experience in an events, public relations, or community engagement role.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in events, public relations, marketing, community
engagement, business, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Strong experience planning event goals and targets, coordinating event and program logistics. Including, experience coordinating or
supporting the coordination of an Awards program and/or gala dinner. - Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently, with accuracy and attention-to-detail.
- Can drive participation and attendance through proactive communication with stakeholders.
