• High profile, international organisation
• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Full time (12/24 month contract) possible extension
• Competitive salary and attractive salary packaging options

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries.  We are the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.  This is an exciting opportunity to play your part in ensuring every child has a safe and happy childhood.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive full time Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator for our Sydney team. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and performance of the local marketing, community engagement and community fundraising strategy, that contributes significantly to increase Save the Children’s profile, supporter base, and revenue growth at a state based level.

You will report to the Marketing Campaign Manager (Melbourne based) and work closely with the national marketing teams, the local state based team and extended family of branch members and committees. This position will work across the marketing mix and will be responsible for marketing initiatives including local fundraising and awareness building events and campaigns to promote and nurture the Save the children brand.

You will have

• Marketing & community fundraising experience & skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate and/or effectively support a range of events
• Ability to think, plan and act strategically whilst being innovative and entrepreneurial
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Prior fundraising and donor liaison experience
• Exceptional customer service skills (both internal and external stakeholders)
• Highly developed relationship building & interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising within a Not-for-Profit organisation
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Do you have the drive and passion to deliver our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

A full position description is attached below, and can also be obtained from the Save the Children website www.savethechildren.org.au under “Careers with us”.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts.  All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a National Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

For further information view the advertisement on Ethical Jobs

The House of Welcome (HoW) is a project of the Franciscan Friars and St Francis Social Services based at Carramar. This organisation has been operating since 2002 to provide a welcome to refugees and asylum seekers and assist with the provision of housing and support services as they settle into the Australian Community. It is a main provider of transitional housing to asylum seekers at risk in the community. Please visit www.houseofwelcome.com.au for more information.

This position, 35 hours per fortnight (3-day/2-day), is funded for an initial period of 12 months. Salary Guide: $22.68 – $24.87 per hour plus Superannuation and five and a half weeks holidays per year (pro rata) with holiday loading. In addition salary packaging is also available which includes taxation saved by receiving fringe benefits.

*Please note interviewing will begin from the 20th December 2010*

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in administration or community development. Substantial relevant work experience considered in lieu of qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policies, procedures and programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy and social issues affecting asylum seekers in Australia.
• Demonstrated examples of strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Capacity to manage varied workloads and work in a small team environment.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO, OH&S and child protection policy and legislation.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in working directly with asylum seekers and/or refugees.

Job Description

Volunteers

• Develop a policy and model for recruitment and induction of volunteers.
• Develop a policy and model for the management, supervision and training of volunteers.
• Liaise with Caseworker and Housing & Settlement Coordinator to identify volunteer needs and develop a panel of volunteers to assist in these areas.
• Coordinate the advertising and recruitment of volunteers including interview and induction.
• Organise the volunteer bi-annual training day and ongoing supervision.
• Coordinate a bi-monthly Volunteer online newsletter.
• Update Manager on volunteer issues or volunteers in need of extra support.

Client Activities

• Coordinate an agreed number of client activities and an outing for one family per month. Examples: client information sessions, picnics, football games, visits to beach, parks etc .
• Build a roster of volunteers to support our client activites programs.
• Build relationships with other organizations that can support activities for our clients.
• Liaise with Asst Manager to coordinate and edit the Client newsletter (4 newsletters per year) including organising its translation into Dari and Arabic.
• Organise a HoW Refugee Week Event and promote the event.

General Organisational and Administrative Duties

• Ensure appropriate files are maintained and forms are completed.
• Attend team meetings and provide progress reports.
• Perform other support duties as required. HoW is a small NGO so flexibility and willingness to get involved is required.

• Sydney location
• Permanent full time position
• Excellent salary packaging

Are you ready to work with and promote one of the world’s great brands?

In this role you will initiate, negotiate and secure a range of innovative business partnerships and sponsorships that result in net financial, promotional and other benefits for Red Cross.

To secure this exciting opportunity you will demonstrate an exceptional ability to identify and develop new business; have a knack for devising and presenting compelling marketing-led pitch propositions, have strong business experience and bring an energetic approach.

If you are interested in working for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation, please visit out career page at www.redcross.org.au