AddressAbout Variety
For more than 40 years, Variety has been supporting WA kids living with disability, sickness or experiencing disadvantage through a range of grants, programs, scholarships and special experiences. With a focus on filling the gaps – we’re there for kids in need who may otherwise miss out. With values of equality, community, action and joy – we believe in rolling up our sleeves and that it takes a village to raise a child… will you join us?
Why Variety?
Aside from the satisfaction of making a real difference to the lives of WA kids, you’ll also be rewarded with:
- Leave Loading + NFP salary packaging
- Part time role with flexible work options
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role
Reporting to the Kids Support Team Leader, the Kids Support Coordinator is responsible for providing a broad range of administration and coordination across Variety WA's Kids Support framework of grants, programs, scholarships and experiences for WA kids in need.
This is a 0.6 FTE part-time position, with hours able to be structured over three or more days to suit the successful candidate.
Working within a small team, this role is for someone who is organised, compassionate, and enjoys juggling a busy and changing workload, knowing that they are making a difference.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Customer service for families and organisations applying for assistance from Variety WA.
- Administration of Kids Support grants and programs, including data entry into the CRM (Salesforce), follow up of outstanding paperwork, and preparation of outcome letters.
- Acting as an ex officio member of the Kids Support Committee, including assisting with pre-meeting information preparation and minute taking.
- Under the direction of the Team Leader, organise and deliver Kids Support programs and events such as the Variety Motor Mouth Camp, Variety Choir, Variety Heart Scholarships and more.
- Assist in the collation of data for reporting and evaluation.
- Other duties as directed.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- Demonstrated coordination and administration experience.
- Proven ability to interpret and adhere to required policies and procedures.
- Able to work independently and within a small team.
- Keen attention to detail, while managing a fast-paced workload.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Empathy and patience, especially when dealing with vulnerable stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to customer service.
- Strong Office 365 and CRM experience (Salesforce highly regarded).
- Current Working with Children’s Check.
- Passion for making a difference to kids and their families.
Experience working within the disability services, healthcare or community development sectors will be highly regarded.
Want to join us?
Submit your application via SEEK, including your resume and a short cover letter.
Applications will close 5pm, 4 June 2024. Please note, shortlisting will commence throughout the application period and we reserve the right to fill this position early if a suitable candidate is found.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage indigenous people, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability to apply.
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment companies.
