Role Description: Volunteer Director

Organisation:

Teach Learn Grow (TLG) addresses educational inequity by providing rural and remote primary school students with free, outcomes-targeted tutoring and mentoring run by volunteers. TLG runs a biannual Rural Program in which teams of university students are sent to rural schools across WA and NSW to provide one-on-one tutoring twice each year. Additionally, our high school Immersion Program offers volunteering and personal development experiences for younger volunteers through our Immersion partner schools. 

Vision and Mission:

Teach Learn Grow is committed to obtaining an Australia where every child has equal opportunities in education, regardless of their location, background, or circumstance.

Our Mission is to improve the educational outcomes and aspirations of rural and remote students in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas so that they can reach their full potential.

Our Values

Purpose

Integrity 

Community 

Leadership

Our Structure

The Teach Learn Grow Student Executive is responsible for ensuring the ​operations, financial sustainability, and management of the Rural Program and Immersion Program. The Student Executive is a tight-knit team of volunteers who work together to facilitate the growth of our organisation with the assistance of a small number of paid staff.

Role:

The Volunteer Director works under the general direction of the CEO, with the support of volunteer teams, to oversee the recruitment, training, and support of all volunteers and to promote a positive culture within the organisation through effective volunteer engagement. The Volunteer Director also works alongside other staff to support the High School Immersion Program and NSW Rural Program.

With the support of their teams, the Volunteer Director will oversee the recruitment and training of all Program and Student Executive volunteers, and maintain a positive culture within the Executive team.

Team Management:

The Volunteer Director is responsible for leading several teams of dedicated young volunteers who meet weekly to plan and implement our programs:

  • The Recruitment Team;

  • the Volunteer Experience Team, and;

  • the NSW Team.

Main responsibilities:

  • Manage and support volunteers 

  • Implement strategic objectives under the guidance of the CEO

  • Maintain accurate volunteer records and prepare twice yearly program reports for all relevant stakeholders

  • Engaging with volunteers at all levels and helping to establish a positive team culture

  • Liaise with the CEO on matters of volunteer engagement

  • Implement relevant policies such as the Code of Conduct and monitor for compliance

Desirable Qualities

  • A knowledge of, and passion for, TLG’s vision and mission 

  • Motivation and determination to achieve outcomes and deliverables

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range of people and effectively motivate and manage volunteer teams

  • The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour

  • Ability to multitask, be highly organised, and be able to prioritise duties

  • Ability to build relationships and establish personal credibility to effectively manage volunteers

  • Ability to solve problems using innovative and evidence-based solutions

Desirable Experience

  • Hold or be working towards a tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or demonstrated work experience managing operations 

  • Demonstrated experience in a busy and complex organisation 

  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading a team 

  • Demonstrated experience working or volunteering in a not-for-profit

Employment conditions:

  • Part-time position (approximately 2 days per week) with flexible working arrangements and the expectation of occasional evening and weekend work. Must be available to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our office in Victoria Park, WA.

  • The initial contract will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.

  • Remuneration will equate to approximately $35-$40 per hour, depending on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications. 

  • TLG staff are also offered salary sacrifice arrangements, generous annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

  • This role will commence in January 2026. There is flexibility in the start date for successful candidates.

Teach Learn Grow is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our roles. Please note that candidates must have the appropriate right to work in Australia, and successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

How to Apply

If the rewarding not-for-profit sector is for you and you enjoy working with young, energetic people who are driven to make a difference, please complete the online application here by Sunday, 16th November 2025. Teach Learn Grow reserves the right to close applications early.

Contact CEO Chloe Lagrenade at ceo@tlg.org.au with any queries.