FemiliPNG Australia supports Femili PNG to raise awareness, prevent, and respond to family and sexual violence (FSV) and sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

We are seeking a Fundraising and Communications Officer to support our organisation to raise awareness, raise funds and host events. If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute to a great cause, we’d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate has experience in one or more of the following:

• Leading community fundraising activities in a not-for-profit context
• Event management
• Communications / marketing
• Social media and/or website development
• Financial management
• Developing strategic business plans

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong written and oral communication skills
• Can work independently to a deadline
• Enjoys social media and online communications
• Has an understanding of digital fundraising platforms and CRM systems
• Is committed to the objectives and values of FemiliPNG Australia
• Can work effectively and flexibly as part of a diverse, geographically remote team
• Is based in Canberra or surrounds

Our recruitment timeline is compressed due to the festive season:

• 6th January: Application deadline
• 7th January: Short-listing process completed; all candidates contacted
• 10th January: Interviews completed
• 13th – 15th January: Reference checks completed
• 15th – 16th January: Position offered to successful candidate
• 20th January: Ideal starting date (negotiable with the successful candidate).

Please note that the office is closed from Monday the 23rd of December to Friday the 3rd of January. If you have a question about the application, it will be responded to as soon as possible on our return.

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Applicants must already have the right to live and work in Australia.

FemiliPNG Australia is a child-safe organisation and we are committed to non-violence. You can read more about our values, in our strategic plan.

All applicants must provide two relevant references. Referees will not be contacted before the interviews; however, they form part of our child safe screening tools. Applications without references will not be accepted.

The successful candidate is required to provide a National Police Certificate.

FemiliPNG Australia is an equal opportunities employer. Our jobs are open to all regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We welcome applicants returning to the workforce, joining for the first time, or looking for a new role with a new set of challenges and experiences.

Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with Lauren Hallett, CEO using the subject line: Fundraising & Communications Officer - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Requesting adjustments will not affect how your application is ranked, or how your application or interview is viewed by the interview panel.

Important links:

• Child Safeguarding Policy (POL-001)
• Equity, Diversity & Safety at Work Policy (POL-019)
• Remuneration Policy (POL-021)