This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person. It is classified under ‘special measures’ of part 1, section 4 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Location: Remote / Work From Home

Salary: $66,000 p.a. Plus 13% superannuation (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award level 2.4)

About Pay the Rent

Pay the Rent (PTR) was founded on the principles of self-determination and sovereignty. It is organised by First Nations and non-First Nations people working together, as the Pay the Rent Grassroots Collective. The organisation enables funds to be contributed by individuals and businesses directly to grassroots causes and campaigns, with a focus on protecting Sovereign rights. This can include practical support such as funding Sorry Business and funeral support, and delivering community initiatives.

Pay the Rent supports community initiatives that promote self-determination and Sovereignty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Funds are distributed to established community groups that don’t receive or are ineligible for government funding. Funding is not intended to provide personal financial relief, Native Title litigation, or purchase of land.

Four key guiding principles underpin the work and initiatives of Pay the Rent:

1. Aboriginal people should have control of any Rent received;
2. Paying the Rent is about non-Indigenous people honouring the Sovereignty of Aboriginal people;
3. This model for Paying the Rent transfers money/wealth on a grassroots to grassroots basis; it doesn’t involve governments or big business.
4. Paying the Rent is one part of the fights for First Nations People and we must all stand in defence and support for Treaty, land rights and justice.

About the Role

The Administration Officer (AO) will report to the Senior Executive Officer. The role will provide assistance with all administrative aspects involved with running Pay the Rent. The role requires excellent attention to detail and communication skills, as well as the knowledge and understanding of issues impacting First Nations People across this continent in order to support the organisation in delivering its objectives.

About you

You are someone who:

• Has an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and community structures;
• Embodies cultural competency and deep and genuine respect for community;
• Acts with integrity and ethics;
• Is committed to collaboration and cooperation in working with others;
• Thinks strategically, creatively and innovatively;
• Is able to build meaningful and respectful relationships.

The successful applicant will have:

• A strong interest in grassroots organisations and organising;
• An understanding of decolonisation principles;
• Experience in administration and/or project management;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed briefings and reports;
• Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels;
• High level of computer literacy and sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google Drive, and own computer to work from home.
• Australian Driver Licence.

How To Apply

Please click Apply Now and follow the instructions.

Please direct any questions to the Hiring Panel: [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This Collective is based on the lands of the Kulin Nation in Victoria, Australia.

For more information visit www.paytherent.net.au.

A position description is attached.