Job description
Create your future at The Healing Foundation
An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration & Events Officer with the skills to work within the WorkUp Queensland team based in Brisbane on a 12 Month fixed term contract with the possibility for extension.
Working with WorkUP Queensland Team
WorkUP Queensland brings together The Healing Foundation’s strong connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and healing, backed by the expertise of ANROWS in facilitating evidence-based policy and practice. Informed and driven by frontline providers, our objective is to address workforce-related challenges and opportunities to grow the workforce and better support current and future workers.
WorkUp Queensland is the sexual violence, women’s health and domestic and family violence sector’s partner in supporting a strong and skilled workforce.
This position sits in The Healing Foundation a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that provides a platform to amplify the voices and lived experience of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.
Our work honours the First Nations ancestors who inspire strong spirit, strong culture and strong people in all future generations.
The Role of Administration & Events Officer
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent relationship skills, organisational and event management skills with the ability to effectively communicate and deliver community based events,
As Administration & Events Officer you will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with WorkUP Queensland team members to provide event management for the delivery of a suite of state-wide capacity and capability-building strategies both directly and through sub-contractors;
- Support the development of, and provides ongoing maintenance of databases and event management systems to support reporting and delivery of WorkUP Queensland;
- Collaborates with other Healing Foundation staff and contractors to ensure effective delivery and integration of knowledge;
- Establish and maintain strong, effective, and culturally appropriate relationships with project stakeholders;
- Support the implementation of team goals, works collaboratively and builds effective relationships with other members of the team, and seeks ongoing support from their supervisors and other team members.
- Form updates (review and update forms, utilise SharePoint workflows)
- Identify gaps in information and obtain further information for incomplete documents.
- Website: working with the team to identify and write up website requirements
- Monitor info email inbox.
To ensure the safety of those most vulnerable in the community, you must be able to obtain a valid WWVP check and provide evidence you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
What we can offer you
- An attractive salary
- Opportunity to work with a skilled and professional team
- Excellent Employment conditions including Tax exempt Salary packaging and Flexible Work arrangements (50/50)
- Family Friendly Accredited Organisation
- Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
Before applying
- Applications must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume.
- In your cover letter, you must address the following questions:
- WorkUP Queensland recognises the workforce as a powerful driver of change in ending domestic, family and sexual violence. What is your understanding of workforce planning and development/sector development and what skills do you bring?
- WorkUP requires self-initiative and autonomy, as well as collaboration across the team. What are the key elements in working within a high-performance team? And what attributes would you bring?
The Healing Foundation is committed to ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity, regardless of cultural background, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or spiritual beliefs. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage and prioritise applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For further information, please visit our careers page.
For any questions about the role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Administration & Events Officer WorkUp Queensland enquiry via EthicalJobs.
For more information on WorkUP Queensland, please visit workupqld.org.au.
This is an immediate vacancy; interviews will be held as applications are received and assessed.
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