Sydney Showboats began cruising Sydney Harbour in 1987 and have delivered an unforgettable experience to over 2 million guests.

Sydney Showboats offers dinner cruise,live cabaret show, restaurant dining, sydney harbour views and more entertainments.

• Not for Profit Sector
• Opportunity to make a difference
• A sense of creativity and self-usefulness

The Myrtle Cottage Group is a community based organisation, providing activities for people who are frail aged, younger people with disabilities, and respite care for people with dementia. Located in Ingleburn, South Western Sydney NSW, Myrtle Cottage is a registered charity. They offer respite care, day centre activities and transport with 5 different programmes:

• Diversional Therapy
• Community Link Line
• Bell ( Dementia )
• Younger People with a Disability (Age 18-60yrs)
• Recreation for younger people with a disability

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing a not for profit or community based operation providing essential services to improve the community lifestyle benefits.  Reporting to and working closely with the Board, this key role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations to ensure that expectations are met. With a view to continuous improvement of performance in all activities you will need to oversee all business functions including:

• Finance & Administration, HR, Payroll, Tax & GST requirements
• Liaising with Government & Community Departments, medical practitioners and family members
• Preparation of annual budget for board approval as well as all quarterly & annual financial reports
• Providing staff with support and direction to help promote and project a positive image of Myrtle Cottage

To achieve success in this role, you must be able to develop and achieve the annual operating budgets and plans. As well you will need to:

• Present programs designed to challenge & enhance psychological, spiritual, social, emotional & physical well-being
• Promote self-esteem, personal accomplishment & independence
• Highlight, appreciate, encourage, & promote individual differences, encouraging self-worth & an appreciation of each persons uniqueness
• Recognize & respect individual needs, values & culture
• Liaise with community nurses, doctors, health & welfare personnel
• Review current business practices and implement the necessary changes
• Identify fundraising & publicity  options and work with all relevant parties

To be successful you must be an effective problem solver, have sound business judgment with a proven ability to manage change, improve processes and provide operational direction in a similar environment. Your strong customer focus is paramount to meet the expectations of the various stakeholders by delivering excellent service and advancing the standing of Myrtle Cottage. If you would like to make a ‘real’ difference & be considered for this unique opportunity, please email your resume to wendy@k2.net.au. Alternatively please call Phil Kerry or Wendy McWilliam on 02 9224 1300.

• Kangaroo Point location
• Part-time permanent role (4 days/wk)
• Specialist position

Starlight Children’s Foundation is an Australian children’s charity that has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families since 1988. In order for us to continue to deliver high impact quality programs, Starlight needs a team of high performing professionals.

Starlight provides a fun and vibrant team culture that is guided by our STARS values. In return for your integrity, skills and commitment you will be rewarded in working alongside a highly skilled team and provided with the following opportunities:

• Salary Packaging; cash, superannuation, fringe benefits, meal and entertainment cards etc.
• A great reward and recognition program, as well as a service recognition award to recognise and value the contribution of team members.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) initiatives, such as counselling for our people and their immediate family on work and life issues.
• Regular team building activities.
• ‘Get Connected’- an initiative that ensures all office based team members spend a half day each quarter actively involved in Starlight’s programs with children and their families.
• Learning and development opportunities throughStarlight Academy and an Education Assistance policy that facilitates and supports team members  who wish to pursue a external course or qualification.
• Paid maternity / paternity leave.

To shine brightly in this role your application and experience will need to highlight your ability to:

• Source, recruit, train and develop staff or volunteers or facilitate these processes from a HR capacity
• Execute volume recruitment drives using behavioural based interview and reference checking techniques
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Work cross functionally to ensure Volunteers are recruited inline with policies and meet business objectives
• Be confident and able to make approaches to targeted organisations or individuals and ask for specific assistance or involvement with business deliverables
• Maintain database systems and records with accurate information
• Be forward thinking, solution orientated and be able to create and execute short and long term goals and plans
• Be creative, innovative and maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm, bringing the wider team along on the journey

Starlight is a values driven organisation that’s guided by five key principles. It is an expectation that all team members are committed to these values and demonstrate them through their work, behaviour and attitude:

• SHINE: Be committed to Starlight’s vision and business goals
• TEAM: Be open to work collaboratively as a cohesive team and be enthusiastic to embrace change
• ACHIEVEMENTS: Be willing to take the time to recognise individual and group achievements and celebrate success
• RESPONSIBLE: Must be able to take initiative and be responsible for your performance with a positive ‘can-do attitude’
• SHARE: Be willing to learn and share ideas, knowledge and experiences with team members

For a full copy of the role description please visit the careers section of the Starlight Children’s Foundations website here or contact Monica Rey in our People & Culture team on (02) 8425 5909.

Applications can be made by submitting your CV and cover letter via this link.

• 12 Month Contract – Full time or 4 days pw if preferred
• Based in Epping, close to train station
• Remuneration Pkg $82k plus Super and Annual Leave Loading

Camp Quality is the children’s family cancer charity committed to bringing optimism and happiness to the lives of children and families affected by cancer through fun therapy. Our ongoing quality educational, family support, hospital and recreational programs help families face the bad days and celebrate the good ones.

Reporting to the National Human Resources Manager, this role is responsible for providing support to our children with cancer and their families through reviewing, developing and implementing a comprehensive Learning & Development Program. Above all, you must be a leader with a consultative approach and a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of children and families affected by cancer.

The Learning & Development Manager responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and implementing L&D Strategies in consultation with the National HR Manager
• Reviewing, developing and implementing a comprehensive Learning & Development Program
• Working in collaboration with the management team to drive a strong L&D culture
• Creating and implementing a robust competency framework for staff and volunteers
• In consultation with the National HR Manager, updating all staff and volunteer job descriptions
• Reviewing current training methods and implementing accessible and valuable additional methods as appropriate
• Reviewing and evaluating existing training modules/methods for staff and volunteers
• Providing support, mentoring and advice to internal trainers
• Developing and facilitating training activities for staff and volunteers as necessary
• Maintaining current L&D systems of recording and administration

At Camp Quality, we combine hard work with a huge dose of fun therapy!  By granting a set number of additional leave days to thank staff for extra effort (we call them Fun Days!) we bring ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ to life for our employees too!

If you would like to work for a value driven, flexible and optimistic organisation send your Resume and Cover Letter tojob.applications@campquality.org.au by 19th March. You can also view a copy of the job description and apply via our website www.campquality.org.au

A rewarding opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s largest operating charities on a full time basis as the Care and Support Coordinator. This newly created position provides support and advice on a number of the Society’s works, being Family Services and Overseas Partnership and Development.

This includes offering informal assistance as well as access to Assistance/Referral Centres for families in crisis; access to Budget Counselling, showers and washing facilities, meals and other programs such as the NILS program and the Emergency Relief Program.

The Care and Support Department is also involved in Overseas Partnership and Development, assisting twinned countries within the developing world to move towards self-sufficiency.

This position requires tertiary qualifications in social welfare (or equivalent discipline) and would ideally suit someone looking to develop professionally within an influential, office based, information management role.

There is the opportunity to work with a large volunteer base, and we require someone with the ability to inspire and motivate others with enthusiasm.

There is great scope to further develop this role and you will be joining our team at an exciting time as State Office moves into new office space. The successful applicant will possess well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels of an organisation.

The role requires competent Microsoft Office skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, as well as experience in providing business support to a number of different roles.

This is a full time position with competitive benefits, including salary packaging, and a team oriented, friendly work environment.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and National Criminal History Record Check. Signature of a Good Character Declaration on commencement is also required.

How to Apply:

We ask all applicants to address the essential criteria listed in the position description in their cover letter. Please address each point of the essential criteria with a paragraph or bulleted list demonstrating how your previous work experience or studies qualify you to be considered for the role.

For a copy of the position description, visit www.vinnies.org.au (NSW Employment) or contact Tory Lawrence on (02) 9568 0216.

Applicants should forward their application addressing the essential criteria and their CV to hr@vinnies.org.au

• Leading Not For Profit Organisation
• Great Salary and Benefits
• Sandy Bay Location

Our client the Multiple Sclerosis Society prides itself on being a leading not-for-profit organisation, with a brand well-known as a preferred charity.  Reporting directly to the CEO of The MS Society of Tasmania, the Marketing and Development Manager will build upon many successful initiatives while also exploring new opportunities.

You will foster strong relationships across the statewide team, with donors, the media, corporate partners and the wider community. You will also guide development and achievement of an annual marketing plan and associated budget, while providing hands-on leadership to the Society’s marketing unit, which includes call centre operations.  Your direct involvement in coordinating and delivering events and projects will provide an exciting balance to driving a strategic approach to fundraising that will take the Society to the next level.

If you’re passionate about marketing, have a contemporary approach to fundraising and seek an exciting new challenge, then this is the role for you.

If you’re interesting in applying, please follow this link.

Cancer Council Victoria (a non-government charity) is seeking a Programs Director to join the Cancer Information & Support Services (CISS) Unit. This position will assist the Director with the overall functioning of CISS while being responsible for the day-to-day management of the Unit’s programs.

The CISS Programs Director is responsible for the supervision of the Senior Program Coordinators – overseeing development, implementation & evaluation of programs as well as day-to-day CISS administrative requirements. The CISS Programs Director is required to present at conferences, facilitate & participate in team, local, national & international meetings on behalf of the CISS unit.

A key aspect to this role is relationship & network building, including working with relevant internal & external stakeholders such as Cancer Clinicians, Victorian Cooperative Oncology Group Committees & the International Cancer Information Services Group. This is a full-time position.

To be successful you will have a Masters or higher degree in oncology nursing, allied health with oncology &/or palliative care focus teamed with extensive experience in a similar position, which includes demonstrated leadership experience to manage a professional team working on complex customer focused projects.

To view the position description or submit your application please click here. For further enquiries feel free to call Lyn Gunnell on (03) 9645 5500.

• Working closely with Barnardos Senior Manager
• Excellent Salary with vehicle to use for business and private use
• Located close to Canberra in beautiful Queanbeyan

The Barnardos Australia Queanbeyan Centre has an exciting new position as Senior Practitioner to work across two of their established support programs. The position is to provide family case management to families accessing the Queanbeyan Children’s Family Centre Programs and activities.

The position will also work in conjunction with the Senior Manager to develop exciting new projects. As Senior Practitioner you will also provide supervision to workers and assist the Senior Manager in the recruitment and induction of future staff and work to ensure that the Queanbeyan Centre meets all funding and reporting requirements.

This is an ideal position for a Senior experienced worker looking to join one of Australia’s most respected NGO and a position that can offer support and 21 hrs per week. Attractive salary including FBT and vehicle for business and private use.

All interested applicants must obtain a detailed JD and address Essential Selection Criteria Call Debbie today for a detailed information pack on 02 92182380 or e-mail your request to manager@socialworks.org.au.

To apply now please follow this link.

People Living With HIV/AIDS-SA Inc (PLWHA-SA) is a community based Health Promotion NGO with a commitment to improving health outcomes and advocating for the rights of HIV positive people. We are seeking a strong leader who instinctively engages with community and high level stakeholders to effect social justice and change.

Under the direction of the Board, the Executive Officer (EO) is responsible for the achievement of PLWHA-SA’s strategic goals by ensuring management of the physical, financial and human resources of the organisation.

As the senior employee, the Executive Officer undertakes key advocacy, health promotion and coordinating roles within and across government and non-government agencies towards improved service coordination and health outcomes for positive people.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring annual Business Plans, budgets and program evaluations are consistent with the Strategic Plan, are adequately resourced and their objectives achieved
• Providing on-going assistance to the Board via attendance at Board meetings, accurate reporting, providing advice and acting on Board decisions
• Supporting the development and review of effective policies and procedures
• Implementing human resource management systems that encourage high level productivity, job satisfaction and professional development and which reflect PLWHA-SA’s values and governance policies
• Ensuring funding strategies are developed and maintained; negotiations occur with funding bodies, funds are sourced and the funding process is managed
• Ensuring, in conjunction with the Board, that input is provided into State and National government policy on HIV/AIDS and related issues
• Ensuring formal constructive linkages with key mainstream agencies including health, mental health, housing, employment and welfare
• Overseeing the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and evaluation of Health Promotion programs, products and services
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, constitutional and legislative requirements including OHS&W, HR, finance and risk management, and including the conditions of funding agreements

Due to our charity status we are able to offer eligible employees generous salary packaging benefits.

To apply:

1.      Visit our website www.hivsa.org.au

2.      Download the Information for Applicants and the Position Description to determine if you meet the Selection Criteria.

3.      Submit your resume and other documentation using the contact details contained within the Information for Applicants

Only applications that address the selection criteria within the Position Description will be considered.

People living with HIV or closely affected are encouraged to apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Captain Cook Cruises strives to be the market leader and premier small ship cruise line in Australia and the Pacific.

Our aim is to provide the highest quality of day, night and extended cruise product for our customers. We do this by being market focused and also identifying that it is not only the quality of our ships, but the high value we place in our crew and their dedication and commitment to our customers that creates this result.