Coordinator

The Role:

This is a paid contract position initially until 30th September 2024. The coordinator is contracted for 26 hours per week over 4 days and the current rate of pay is $36.50 per hour, which includes an 11% superannuation entitlement. 

The Cockburn Men’s Shed has approximately 100 members and the coordinator role is responsible for the day-to-day running of the shed, with assistance from the Committee of Management.

Key duties:

• Manage the day to day running of the shed.
• Ensure that consumables are replenished in a timely manner.
• Manage the petty cash account and reconcile the account at the end of each month to the Shed treasurer.
• Greet potential new members.
• Maintain the email account, dealing with queries in a timely manner
• Ensure all members comply with shed and government regulations. This includes induction into the shed and the use of equipment, safety, and respect for other members.
• Maintain and update as necessary the membership database and the asset register.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and shed members. 
• Organise fundraising and social events.
• Attend and provide reports of progress to various meetings.
• Provide timely information to members about events, excursions and/or pertinent information via a weekly newsletter (email).
• Attend events run by the City of Cockburn or other stakeholders

Abilities and experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years similar administration experience.
• Cash handling ability
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• High level of attention to detail
• High level of empathy, especially with senior men
• Ability to retain confidentiality
• Ability to use initiative and think ‘outside the square’
• First aid certificate (or the willingness to obtain one)
• WWC check, or willingness to obtain one

The Cockburn Men’s Shed is a community focused organisation, and the coordinator is contracted to work  8am to 2pm Mon-Tues-Wed-Thur. There are also some out of hours events, where you are expected to work as a volunteer. This role would suit someone who is community minded and able to work the contracted hours at the Shed in Cockburn Central. Both men and women are encouraged to apply.

There is no provision to work from home during the contracted hours. 

This coordinator is the point of first contact for new members, so an empathetic person is required, as some men present with signs of depression, some are lonely, and some have cognitive difficulties. The men’s shed is open to all men and the role of the coordinator is to ensure that the first experience in the shed is a positive and inclusive one.

The contract may be extended past September subject to a successful funding application with the City of Cockburn.

For more information email *****@ccmshed.org.au or phone 0422 920 *** with your questions.