Address- Make a real difference to the local community
- Generous annual leave
- Full-Time Fixed Term
The Role
The Events Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all major events for Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with other staff to support the planning and delivery of smaller events and activities. The Events Coordinator will oversee the allocation and ordering of Wathaurong staff uniforms and assist with administrative tasks, including the issuance of Staff ID badges. This role is essential in ensuring the successful execution of events that are vital to our community and organisation.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities and/or knowledge of Aboriginal community practices.
- Experience in event management, planning or coordination.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office programs and common business applications (printers, scanners etc).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture. Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative
Desirable
- Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor of Event Management.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.
About Us
Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au
How to Apply
A Position Description can be viewed on our website at:
https://wathaurong.org.au/careers/events-coordinator/
Applications and enquiries should be sent via SEEK or emailed to **@wathaurong.org.au
Applications close on 26th July 2024
