Partnerships and Programs Coordinator

About Us
We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you'll discover something new, every day.
Join our Communications and Engagement Team and help drive our evolution, as an innovative, modern sector leader. In a business with a $65 million revenue, and an employee engagement score of 87%, you'll bring commercial knowledge to an essential purpose driven organisation that is driven by values.
The Role:
As a key member of our Communications and Engagement Team, you'll wear two hats in this full-time role. Three days a week, you'll be the face of our Community, Care & Wellbeing (CCW) program, ensuring exceptional customer service, program management, and proactive engagement with industry trends. The remaining two days, you'll provide vital support across our diverse team, contributing to various functions within Communications, Community Engagement, Partnerships and Programs, Experiences and Events, Policy, and Government Relations.
Key Responsibilities: Primary Role (3 days per week):

• First point of contact for CCW program participants, maintaining a welcoming environment with care and compassion.
• Actively support the strategic and day-to-day management of CCW programs, identifying industry opportunities and trends.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline program administration.
• Represent the CCW program on behalf of our organization, facilitating sessions that align with our vision.
• Provide project management support, create reports, presentations, and assist with communications and event coordination.

Secondary Role (2 days per week):

• Offer flexible support across the Communications and Engagement Team based on current needs.
• Contribute to events, community engagement, partnerships, and other initiatives requiring additional resources.
• Collaborate with a hands-on team to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.

About you:
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven experience in program management and event coordination.
• Ability to adapt and contribute to various team functions.
• Passion for community engagement and care initiatives.

What's on offer?
You can expect a career beyond your expectations, with personal and professional rewards. Plus, we offer a range of great benefits.

• Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs, including free onsite Osteopath
• Supportive and people-focused culture at a purpose-driven organisation
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent leave benefits including 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounts at our employee café and on-site florists
• Leadership and Development Programs

SMCT is an equal opportunity employer, a Diversity Council Australia Member and are proudly endorsed by WORK180, in our ongoing commitment to raising workplace standards for all.
We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks, including proof of COVID vaccinations.
If you have any access requirements to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@smct.org.au.
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