• Reports To: National Operations Manager/ WA Operations Manager
• Location: Jigalong
• Type of Employment: Part time (26.6 hours per fortnight)
• Contract Term: 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2022
• Remuneration: $80,720 (pro rata) plus superannuation

Additional Benefits:

Option to salary package up to $18,549 tax free and increase your take home pay

6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Fully maintained vehicle provided for work purposes

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a part- time Project Manager to deliver EON’s Thriving Communities Program to Jigalong Remote Community School and the Jigalong community.

The Project Manager will deliver EON's Thriving Communities Program including planning, planting and maintaining edible gardens and the delivery of practical gardening, cooking and nutrition lessons, with a particular focus on the school children. The aim of the Program is to help the school and community build a sustainable source of fresh healthy food and equip them with the skills to maintain the gardens and good nutrition.

The position requires a motivated, practical person who enjoys working with Indigenous children and adults, is a good communicator, can work independently and is highly adaptable to change.

This position is part time (26.6 hours per fortnight) on a fixed term contract.

Background

EON Foundation (www.eon.org.au) a not for profit, was created in 2005 to provide practical support to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in remote communities. EON delivers a nutrition-focused, healthy lifestyle and disease prevention program - the EON Thriving Communities Program. We build edible gardens in remote Aboriginal schools and communities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory for a secure supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, and partner with them to deliver a hands-on gardening, nutrition education and cooking program.

A position description is attached.