Office Manager

• Relaxed and friendly environment
• Small team of experts
• Autonomy and ownership

Your Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a small purpose driven organisation committed to advancing the research and development that drives growth in the Australian forest and wood products industry.

This team of experts are seeking an Office Manager who can act as the glue across all programs and business units as well as providing executive assistant support to the CEO. Day to day in this role you will:

• Coordinate all corporate travel requirements including bookings, accommodation, logistics, third party supplier relationships and insurances.  
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, develop agendas, prepare format and collate papers, and take minutes at team, Board and sub-committee meetings. 
• Maintain filing, databases, systems and manage records. 
• Organising the annual events schedule for any staff, member and program events including marketing collateral and all logistics. This includes supporting sponsorship administration processes. 
• Provide strong customer service and reception duties to members, stakeholders and visitors.
• Supporting the Company Secretary with member voting entitlements and processing new applications.
• Provide ongoing administration support to the fairly self-sufficient Chief Executive Officer. 

This opportunity will suit an organized self-starter who prides themselves on strong customer service, administration, coordination, and attention to detail. 

Whilst we are looking for specific skills, we are open to developing and supporting you if you are a great team fit. Ideally, we are seeking:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position. 
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and coordination abilities. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience communicating with stakeholders.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience working within Government, or a research field will be well received. 

Who We Are

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is a not-for-profit industry services company that invests in research and development projects and delivers programmes designed to grow the market for forest and wood products. Along with increasing productivity and profitability across the value chain we are focused on ensuring positive environmental and social outcomes are a priority.

We are an experienced team of curious minded, committed, warm natured technical experts. Our programmes span primary and secondary education on sustainable wood solutions and growing healthy forests, through to building codes and manufacturing.  

Why Work With Us

• We have a dedicated, resourceful and passionate team of experts. 
• We are a small, stable and values driven organisation. 
• We trust our employees to be experts and empower you to take ownership in a friendly and relaxed environment.
• We exist in a unique landscape that able to make a difference to communities and the environment. We also drive innovation in our industry nationally and link into Government.
• We respect and embrace diversity of thought, background, experience and culture.

We are an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with a lived experience of disability.

How To Apply

Please use the links to apply with your resume and a cover letter. We also recognise that sometimes it helps just to talk, so you can also contact *****@thepeopleparadox.com to discuss the opportunity.