About this Opportunity
With a focus on supporting our Indigenous Youth Climate Network, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Role Title : Seed Operations Coordinator
- Term: 6 month contract, full time (38 hours/week)
- Salary: Salary range is $60,000 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation, determined by relevant experience and qualifications
- Location: Brisbane (negotiable)
WHO IS SEED MOB?
Seed is Australia's first and only Indigenous Youth Climate Network. We are building a movement led by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to protect our country, culture and communities from the causes and impacts of climate change. Since launching as a semi-autonomous branch of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) in 2014, Seed has rapidly grown to be a powerful, national grassroots network of over 250 volunteers across the country. We provide platforms for Indigenous young people to build their skills, confidence and networks to lead action on climate justice campaigns in their communities.
OUR VALUES
Our values are the foundation of everything we do as a movement. We believe in, and work toward:
Self-determination: we are strong and resilient people, and just like everyone else, we thrive when we set our own course. We have the solutions and we know what’s best for our communities. When our people make decisions on matters that impact us and our country, everyone can and will benefit.
Connection: our connection to country, to our culture and to one another is what makes us who we are as First Nations people. These connections run deep and form the basis of our grassroots volunteer network and relationships with communities across the country. It’s these connections and knowledge of our homelands that is absolutely critical in the collective fight for climate justice.
Justice: Everyone deserves respect, dignity and the ability to build a better future for themselves and their families. But unfair barriers and racist policies have meant that some communities are being left behind. We take leadership from, and work together to build the power of, those most affected by the climate crisis. Taking care of one another is what community is all about.
Integrity: Our leadership comes with responsibility to act with care and compassion. We are accountable to our communities, our families, our country and to future generations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Seed Operations Coordinator will play a key role by working directly with the COO supporting a number of teams to deliver projects, events and products that engage, inspire and provide pathways for First Nations young people to take action on climate justice.
The Operations Coordinator will provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support by assisting in collecting, designing, analysing and reporting information. They will interpret and negotiate information and data in order to achieve optimal outcomes for both the projects and business. Working under the general direction of the COO they will be expected to exercise a degree of independent judgment and self-driven analysis which will require a reliance on confidence, skills and knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Operations Coordinator, you will work as part of a close team to:
- Assist in project management and coordination activities.
- Draft a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs, meeting minutes and corporate documentation for review by senior staff.
- Monitor or report on assigned work, priorities and practices.
- Internal protocol and process management support.
- Perform quality assurance activities, audits and data validation.
- Identify or resolve problems and make recommendations for improvement.
- Perform research work and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports, frameworks and procedures.
- Relevant administration functions required for team functioning i.e. mailbox management, booking meetings, minute taking, central drive management.
- Other related duties with regard to your skills, experience and classification of the position.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Formal education and qualifications matter less to us than excellence, initiative and drive. If even a couple of these criteria speak to you, you could be the candidate we’re looking for and we’d love for you to apply!
Essential:
- Strong alignment with Seed’s mission, vision and values.
- Proven experience in executive administration within a multi level management style framework.
- Experienced in project and risk management plans and artefact management.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Sound understanding of project management principles and practices including risk management processes and protocols.
- Advanced skills using office management programs, software and platforms such as Google Suite, with an ability to become familiar with workplace-specific programs, software and platforms.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible with a proven ability to work independently and with a team, with competing deadlines, time pressures and priorities.
Desirable:
- Qualifications in project management, business, HR, finance and/or other relevant qualifications.
- Strong IT skills, including database development.
- Experience in a not-for-profit setting.
- Experience working in a politically sensitive environment or complex organisation.
- Understanding of the climate/environment sector and issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Willing and able to travel (in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions).
- Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check or state/territory equivalent.
For more information about Seed check out our website seedmob.org.au, find us on Facebook under Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network or find us on Twitter and Instagram under @SeedMob
HOW TO APPLY
With a focus on supporting our Indigenous Youth Climate Network, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. You can apply by emailing Corinna Theodossio via jobs@seedmob.org.au with the subject line: Seed Operations Coordinator.
Please include the following:
● A copy of your CV/resume
● A cover letter addressing the “key selection criteria” section above
● why you would be the best candidate for the job
Applications are currently open and will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information about Seed check out our website seedmob.org.au, find us on Facebook under Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network or find us on Twitter and Instagram under @SeedMo
