This is a 3-day per week, work from home (anywhere in Australia) role, currently funded for 12 months.

ABOUT climate for change

Climate for Change’s purpose is to empower Australians to participate in democratic dialogue and advocate for effective climate action.

Although the majority of Australians are concerned about climate change and want the government to take significant action, many people feel alone in their concerns, disconnected from communities taking action, and unable to influence systemic change.

That’s why we’re building the groundswell of support and action that will compel our leaders to take the climate action we need.

Personal and social change happens when we talk to people we know and trust. When we begin to recognise climate change as a key aspect of our personal and shared identities, our perspectives and priorities shift, and this can enable effective climate action.

We equip people with tools, resources, and a sense of agency, so they are motivated to engage with their networks in meaningful conversations, and build climate action communities.

Through deep peer-to-peer engagement, community building and climate and democracy education, Climate for Change nurtures a network of informed and active citizens to empower climate action.

Further information is available at our website: www.climateforchange.org.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will support the smooth operation of Climate for Change through implementing basic organisational administration including the regular bookkeeping processes such as account reconciliation, invoicing, bill payments, expenses and payroll.

In this role you will be responsible for communicating with other staff, donors, volunteers and supporters, keeping accounts and data accurate, processing payments and payroll, and a range of other administrative duties such as managing email and data entry related to our programs. Irregular or complicated financial processes will be performed by a certified accountant.

This role can be performed anywhere with a computer and internet connection. Hours are flexible, but you must be able to commit to weekly work and to processing payroll reliably on the same day each fortnight.

key responsibilities

Administration

• Manage and delegate incoming correspondence via hello@, support@ email addresses and 'Contact Us' webpage.
• Support the Fundraising Coordinator to action any donation requests, including cancellation of regular donations and sending donor receipts.
• Manage relationships with various contractors as needed.
• Manage system security/access via Roboform (password manager).
• Maintain Google Drive access and document management.
• Conduct data entry and database maintenance with the support of volunteers.
• Support Board Subcommittees with execution of tasks as needed.
• Provide basic administrative support to the Programs Manager.
• Update Climate for Change website.
• Other general administrative tasks.

Bookkeeping

• Responsible for bookkeeping and keeping accounts up to date and accurate.
• Entry and reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Run fortnightly payroll (for around 2-3 staff) and maintain payroll system (e.g. new employee set up).
• Manage bank accounts and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure incoming bills are paid and invoices generated.
• Generate simple month-end reporting.
• Manage accounts@ email address.
• Other duties as required.

Key Selection Criteria

• Passion for and commitment to Climate for Change’s mission and work.
• Strong attention to detail and experience working in administration and/or managing databases.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and accounts reconciliation.
• Strong planning, time management and organisational skills, the ability to take initiative and to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept in the use of computers and related technology in particular Microsoft Excel.
• Relevant tertiary or TAFE qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting (preferred).
• Administration or reception experience as well as a general interest in administration (preferred).
• Experience with Xero, Google Suite, Office Suite and NationBuilder (preferred).

If you don’t have some of the skills and experience listed above but you are willing to learn and are passionate about this role, please apply. We know that the best people sometimes have no formal experience but are quick learners.

A position description is attached.