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  • Join a growing not-for-profit organisation
  • $86,190 – $98,594 pro rata + super (depending on skills) + generous salary packaging benefits
  • Part time 12 month contract – 2.5 days per week

About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website: https://www.childrensground.org.au

About the Job

Reporting to our Regional Director based in Alice Springs. You will have excellent organizational abilities and will assist with management of emails, preparation and drafting of correspondence, calendar appointments and support the executive function of the Central Australia office. This position sits within the Administration team and you will act as central point of contact for communities and families at our Alice Springs hub. The position will work closely with Administration co-workers in Top End and Melbourne.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and organized individual who is confident with MS Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and is able to learn new systems. We need someone who is adaptable and can handle working in a busy community focused NFP organization who can work to and adopt the Children’s Ground approach. The role will suit someone who has worked in a similar role for a min. of 3-4 years.

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK and upload your current resume and 2-page pitch.

Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground and this position, along with your current resume.

Selection criteria in the position description will guide how to frame your pitch and will provide some idea about the content of an interview.

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. It is an urgent requirement and interviews may happen before 20 December or when staff return on 6 January 2025.

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Position description

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