We're hiring Project Coordinators (WA, NSW, Cairns)
Role Title: Project Officer
Employment Status: Casual
Reports To: Project Manager / CEO
Location: We’re looking for Project Coordinators based in WA, NSW and Cairns (work from home).
Award: Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020
Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 6th December 2024
Tangaroa Blue’s (TBF’s) purpose is to minimise the impact of marine debris on marine and human life across fresh or saltwater country through community engagement and science.
The Project Officer role is to:
- Support the Project Manager and/or CEO in administrative and logistical matters for the successful delivery of TBF projects.
- Provide expertise around the research, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of special TBF projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the resourcing of TBF projects.
- Collaborate with TBF management to scope potential new projects and funding.
- Collaborate with relevant TBF staff and stakeholders to deliver special projects.
- Document and complete action items from meetings.
- Prepare necessary presentation material to support stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure all PPE and equipment is available and provided to project workers and volunteers.
- Provide administrative support where necessary especially around the execution of key project deliverables.
- Ensure that the project adheres to and documents all necessary processes and information.
- Protect TBF’s reputation at all times.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure project delays are not encountered.
- Support the calendar for fulfilling project deliverables.
Essential requirements:
- A relevant degree or above, or equivalent experience in a specialized field.
3 years plus experience in a Project Management role. - Current workplace approved First Aid and CPR Certificate (if on ground work is required).
- Current Blue Card or Working with Children Check (if on ground work is required).
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Internet.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Federal and State Government policies.
- Knowledge of and experience in working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Australian South Sea Islander, and other culturally diverse groups.
Behaviours:
Demonstrate role model behaviour to TBF staff and volunteers.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards others throughout your work interactions.
Be independent and willing to work from home.
Demonstrate commitment to TBF and to maintain a strong work ethic at all times.
Demonstrate integrity and trust towards the organisation and its stakeholders.
Operate autonomously whilst maintaining accountability and working within organisational frameworks.
Demonstrate an openness to learn from others, take on constructive feedback and provide solutions.
Demonstrate a high level of judgment when faced with complex situations.
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake reflective practice for self-development.
Teamwork and communication
- Actively participate in the creation of a team environment.
- Be an active listener.
- Contribute to team success through driving a collaborative team environment.
- Maintain and initiate regular and professional communication with work colleagues and management.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- Actively participate in opportunities to continuously improve TBF’s process and procedures.
- Participate and contribute in Workplace, Health and Safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for staff, visitors, volunteers and the community.
- Identify continuous improvements for all policies and procedures that support stakeholder and volunteer experience.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of critical issues and advancements in relevant specialist fields.
Personal and Professional development
- Continue to develop professionally and personally to meet the changing needs of the position and the organisation.
- Participate in the organisation’s performance management process.
- Attend training sessions as identified through the performance management process, or as identified by management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation’s policies and procedures and a commitment to keep updated on emerging changes.
How to apply:
Send your cover letter, CV and which position you are applying for to info@tangaroablue.org
Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 6th December 2024
