• Do you want to use your events management and administrative skills to help the community sector and create a more equal and fair society?
• Do people regularly comment on how organised you are?
• Are you looking for a friendly and flexible working environment, with above award conditions and free parking?
• This is an ongoing, part-time position – preferably 22.8 hours / 3 days per week.
• The position is classified under the SCHADS award as level 3 or 4, depending on experience and qualifications, with access to annual increments.
• ACTCOSS pays above award wages at this level according to the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement, and the part-time wage range is currently $44,417 - $51,228, plus 11.5% superannuation.

About ACTCOSS

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is making the ACT a fairer place for people experiencing disadvantage and exclusion.

ACTCOSS is the peak representative body for community organisations. ACTCOSS influences government policy to improve the lives of disadvantaged people and develops a well-resourced, cohesive and sustainable community sector. ACTCOSS is a member of the nationwide COSS network, made up of each state and territory COSS and our national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

This role is perfect for someone with the motivation and skills to make a genuine difference in the ACT community.

The opportunity

The Sector Development Support Officer will support the work of the Sector Development team including coordinating training for our members, providing secretariate support for our networks and forums, coordinating careers expos and fairs, and promotion of our events. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to use their administrative, events management and organisational skills.

This role would suit someone who has experience in administration, stakeholder engagement and strong organisational skills. Strong communication skills are also important.

ACTCOSS makes every effort to provide a flexible work environment, allowing substantial employee control of their working hours, among other benefits. Employees of ACTCOSS enjoy above award pay conditions, additional leave benefits, portable long service leave and free on-site parking.

ACTCOSS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are especially encouraged to apply.

Further details of the specific responsibilities and tasks of the role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ACTCOSS has above-award pay and conditions as part of the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement (MEA).

The position will be classified under the SCHADS award as Level 3 or 4, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience of the employee. The part-time wage range is currently $44,417 - $51,228, plus 11.5% superannuation.

The successful applicant must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applicants must provide a current CV and a two-page pitch in response to all essential criteria set out in this section. If you have additional skills or qualifications listed as “highly regarded”, please respond to these within the two-page limit. Responses longer than two pages will not be considered.

Phone 02 6202 7200 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Sector Development Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information or to discuss the role. We would love to hear from you.

All enquiries and applications for this position will be treated confidentially, and information collected held in accordance with our ACTCOSS Privacy Policy.

A position description is attached.