General Administrative Officer

Title:

General Administration Officer

Advertiser:

Landcare NSW

Location:

Work from home/Hybrid, NSW

Salary etc:

Part-time (35 hours per week)

• Employment Type: Part Time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term until June 30, 2027, with an option for renewal subject to funding.
• Responsible to: NSW Landcare Enabling Program Manager

Landcare NSW is the peak body of community-led conservation and natural resource management in NSW. With up to 3000 Landcare Groups and 60,000 volunteers, Landcare NSW is the conduit between local Landcare communities and funders and decision-makers, supporting local Landcare communities by providing resources and representation.

The General Administration Officer role is funded under the NSW Landcare Program, a $59 million NSW Government-funded program to be delivered over the next four years 2023 – 2027.

The ultimate purpose of the Program is to “equitably deliver support and resources that empowers Landcare volunteers, leading to the achievement of landscape, community and industry goals”.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Landcare NSW for the Landcare Enabling Program including assisting with managing payroll and communications with coordinators, hosts and Local Land Services
• Assist with evaluation of the Landcare Enabling Program and ensures deliverables of the funding deed including financial reporting, MERI milestones and staff reporting are submitted on time.
• Work with Landcare Enabling Program team to support regional planning, events and activities.

Previous Experience

• Proven experience in a NFP organisation, with experience in administration, financial reporting, operations, and human resources.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Be a self-starter and able to work alone as well as part of a geographically dispersed team
• Stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to navigate and understand the viewpoints of volunteers, hosts, committees, funding bodies and Government departments.
• Experience working with Landcare and/ or similar grassroots community-led movements would also be highly regarded.

Education

Qualifications/experience in general administration and/or business management.

Additional Information

Landcare NSW Inc is an equal opportunity employer, with employment under the organisation’s standard employment agreement or as negotiated.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Previous work experience or knowledge of working in a community-based or not-for-profit organisation.

How to apply:

Please forward your resume along with a short (no more than 2 page) cover letter to:

**@landcarensw.org.au

Applications close COB Friday, 5 April 2024.

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