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SalaryAbout Ardoch
Ardoch is a national not-for-profit organisation focused on improving educational outcomes for children and young people experiencing disadvantage.
We deliver tailored education and wellbeing programs which address barriers to education by providing vital learning and wellbeing resources and activities. These programs build children and young people’s confidence, aspirations, social skills and wellbeing. These are essential elements for enabling full engagement in education and a love of learning. Engagement in education is the key to opening future pathways and possibilities. Without it, the cycle of disadvantage and inequity continues.
We broaden horizons for children by providing access to excursions and inspiring learning experiences. We mobilise volunteers to support students in partner schools to act as positive adult role models who invest time, share knowledge and experience, and actively demonstrate their interest in a child’s future. We advocate for change so that key issues such as inequities in Australia’s education system are at the forefront.
Ardoch works with thousands of children and young people in primary and secondary schools in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. We achieve this by linking schools, businesses and communities to support programs and activities to assist schools, children and their families.
About Ardoch in New South Wales
Ardoch’s program growth to support schools in New South Wales has its roots in some fact-finding missions through 2016-17, followed by a small offering of Literacy Buddies programs to some initial partner schools in 2018. In 2019, an Education Volunteer Manager was employed to consolidate and support Ardoch programs in Western Sydney. This role modified to include responsibility for school partnership relationship management and acquisition of new school partners in Western Sydney and other parts of NSW. Ardoch now offers its full suite of programs in Western Sydney. Ardoch is committed to the ongoing expansion of its impact in New South Wales by growing the number of education partners and programs offered.
Tenure and Hours - 0.6 FTE – 12-month contract
Job Classification - Modern SCHADS (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry) Award 2010, Level 5.1
Position Objectives
The position objectives are to:
1. Develop and manage relationships with education partners and other stakeholders
2. Support program coordination and delivery
3. Support program monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Location
Head office is Level 4/85 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.
This role is based in Sydney, working from home.
All staff work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Benefits of Working for Ardoch
• Working with like-minded colleagues to make a difference in our community to support the learning and wellbeing of children and young people experiencing disadvantage
• Five days of designated gifted leave over the course of the year including a day off for your birthday
• Flexible working arrangements, as agreed with your manager
• Salary packaging, managed by Advantage Salary Packing, is available in line with current legislation
• Ardoch’s strong commitment to staff learning and development
Position Responsibilities
The key functions and responsibilities of the role are:
1. Relationship management and development
• Recruit new education partners (primary and secondary schools) in target regions/locations to support the expansion of Ardoch’s programs, including securing signed partnership agreements.
• Manage existing education partner relationships with schools in NSW, as well as a small number of schools in other non-Victorian states in Australia (currently Queensland and Western Australia).
• Establish and strengthen relationships with the NSW government, local government, community, and business stakeholders in relevant areas to support the expansion of Ardoch’s programs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Programs and Fundraising & Engagement Teams to share information regarding education partner needs and expectations and ensure a positive, seamless experience for partners across the organisation.
• Identify and participate in relevant community networks and forums to support Ardoch’s profile-building and connection with relevant stakeholders in each region.
2. Program coordination and delivery
• Support the coordination and delivery of Ardoch’s programs in Western Sydney and other areas of New South Wales as required.
• Support the coordination and delivery of Ardoch’s programs in non-Victorian states, (currently Queensland and Western Australia) by facilitating connection with those schools and assisting in trouble-shooting, where required, to enable a positive program experience for the students and education and workplace partners.
• Regularly review partnership agreements with education partners and be accountable for ensuring that key objectives and program commitments are met.
3. Program monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection for all program activities in agreed formats and contribute to program reporting for funders and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with education partners to ensure their prompt participation in data gathering activities.
• Contribute to program monitoring and evaluation activities to support program improvement and advocacy and marketing efforts.
4. Other duties as required commensurate with role.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
• Commitment to, understanding of and passion for the vision, purpose, work and values of Ardoch.
• Successful track record of developing professional relationships in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with a diverse range of organisation and stakeholders, including diverse populations and those experiencing disadvantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while remaining accountable for own performance as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High level of computer, administrative and database management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, consultation, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to travel to school partner sites as required (Note: 2-4 interstate trips may be required to visit partner schools).
Desirable
• Tertiary qualification in relevant and related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a customer service, sales or support setting.
• Understanding, knowledge or experience in the education sector or communities facing disadvantage.
• Knowledge or experience working in a non-profit environment.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.
How to apply
For further information, please contact Joe Reed – Program Delivery and Growth Manager on 03 9537 2414 or via recruitment@ardoch.org.au.
To apply, please send an email to recruitment@ardoch.org.au noting the name of the role in the subject line and attaching:
1. A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the selection criteria (both the leadership capabilities and skills).
2. Your current resume along with three referees. (Referees will not be contacted without prior knowledge of applicant.)
NOTE: You do not need to address every point in the selection criteria individually. Across your cover letter and resume, you should demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria, providing examples of how you have done so, where necessary, such as through other experiences.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.
Applications close at 10 am on Monday, 25 March. We anticipate that first interviews will take place in late March or early April 2024, noting the public holidays.
Ardoch is an equal opportunity employer and Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background are encouraged to apply. Please contact us at recruitment@ardoch.org.au or on (03) 9537 2414 if you have any accessibility requirements with which we can assist. (Please visit https://ardoch.org.au/careers for the PD).
