At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for a vibrant community organisation.
- Company: Join Big Yellow Umbrella, a community-focused organisation in Narellan.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and community support.
- Why this job: Help connect students and volunteers with meaningful opportunities in the community.
- Qualifications: HR or Business qualification preferred; experience in recruitment and workforce administration is a plus.
Position: Workforce Coordinator
Classification: SCHADS Level 4
Employment: Part-Time – 4 days per week
Location: Macarthur / Western Sydney
Reports to: CEO / Operations Manager
About Big Yellow Umbrella
Big Yellow Umbrella is a community organisation based in Narellan, connecting community – everyone, everywhere.
Position Purpose
The Workforce Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating Big Yellow Umbrella's workforce across employees, volunteers and student placements. The role will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, rostering, compliance, training and staff support, while developing strong partnerships with universities, TAFE and stakeholder organisations. A key focus of the position is to build sustainable workforce pathways by connecting students, volunteers and potential employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute to BYU and the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.
- Support staff rostering, availability and workforce requirements.
- Maintain workforce records, compliance and training registers.
- Recruit, onboard and support volunteers.
- Coordinate university and TAFE student placements.
- Build and maintain relationships with education and training providers.
- Develop pathways from student placement to volunteering and employment.
- Support staff and volunteers with workforce-related enquiries.
- Assist with workforce events, recruitment campaigns and employment pathways.
- Prepare workforce reports and identify emerging workforce needs.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Key Attributes
The successful applicant will be highly organised, proactive and people-focused, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. They will be able to manage competing priorities, work independently and demonstrate a strong commitment to community, inclusion and supporting people to reach their potential.
About You
- A qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field (Diploma or Degree preferred), or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding and workforce administration.
- Experience recruiting and supporting volunteers and/or student placements.
- Experience with rostering and maintaining accurate workforce records.
- Strong communication, organisational and computer skills.
- A current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain), and a current driver’s licence.
Big Yellow Umbrella is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people of all ages and genders. Big Yellow Umbrella is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check and reference checks.
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