About the opportunity

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania (NHT) is hiring an Events Support Officer to assist the team with the delivery of key events in our annual calendar, including our conference and Neighbourhood House Week.

The role is part of a small, dynamic team, providing peak body functions to a Network of 32 Tasmanian Neighbourhood Houses. The team works collaboratively for social justice using a community development approach towards our vision for thriving Tasmanian communities.

Duration and hours

Commencing as soon as possible – 30 June 2025 (with potential for ongoing work up until September 2025).

Contract – 0.5 FTE (19 hours per week) – days and times of work flexible.

Pay and conditions

• The terms and conditions are those applying under the Social, Community,Home Care and Disability Services (SCHCADS) Industry Award 2010.
• The position is classified at Level 3, Pay Point 1 ($37.35 per hour).
• Superannuation will be paid at the mandated rate to the fund of choice.

Selection criteria

Essential

• Attention to detail, administration, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.

• Demonstrated high level computer skills, particularly in the use of office software such as Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience in coordinating events, meetings, or workshops, including logistical arrangements.

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders.

• A commitment to social justice and community development principles, and an awareness of the role of Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania.

• The capacity to work effectively both autonomously and in a team.

• National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card (or ability to obtain).

Desirable

• Possession of a valid, open driver’s licence.

• Experience in communications and/or engagement.

• Experience with Drupal, MailChimp and/or Humanitix (or similar platforms).

Information for applicants

More information is included in the position description is attached.

To apply, please submit a covering letter of no more than two pages that addresses the selection criteria, and a resume of no more than two pages.

Interviews: Week of 24-28 March

If you don’t meet all the selection criteria but feel you have the skills to do a great job, we’re still keen to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application.

NHT is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. We embrace and foster diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, other First Nations People, and individuals with migration or refugee experience. We also encourage those from historically disadvantaged groups, including but not limited to gender, class, race, and/or disability. We encourage people to indicate any assistance they may require in their applications.