The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by the eWater Group. AWP is looking for a keen and organised self-starter to play a key junior role in the busy Strategy and Operations Team. Tertiary qualifications are not a requirement this role, as we will value a good attitude, energy and the ability to contribute to the team more highly.

The AWP is a cross-disciplinary team based in Canberra working to solve some of the big challenges in water and climate across our region. We are a busy, close team with ambition and drive, but we also appreciate chocolate brownies and time out of the office learning more about water. Our values include respect and diversity and we welcome applications from LGBTQI, Indigenous and CALD people.

If you're attracted to our mission we encourage you to apply promptly.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• 1-2 years experience in a project support/administration role
• Demonstrated knowledge of a range of administrative computer applications (eg MS Office Suite), and ability to learn new systems quickly and with confidence;
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Ability to interpret financial information and generate reports from data systems, or ability to learn same;
• Ability to work proactively and positively with colleagues in the development of practical solutions to problems;
• A professional, approachable and friendly manner;
• High level of confidence working with numbers, finance and data systems,
• High level of motivation, initiative and can-do attitude;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work autonomously from time to time;
• Be a strong team player
• Be eligible to work in Australia

Desirable

• Experience in finance administration
• Interest and/or experience working in the international development sector and/or cross cultural situations

Highly Valued

• Tertiary qualifications, eg Bachelor’s degree in international development, business, commerce;
• Knowledge of climate change and water policy and security issues in Australia and/or the IndoPacific region

AWP is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of AWP's development program. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), bribery and fraud prevention. AWP is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and all staff and contractors comply with DFAT policies.

Contact person for the role is Anita Walters, Strategy and Operations Lead [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Officer - Australian Water Partnership enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.