• Hours: Full-time position, 5 days per week
• Contract: 4-year contract (aligned with the NextGen Navigator project time-frame)
• Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year (commensurate with experience) + statutory superannuation (currently 11%).

About Plan C

Founded in 2019, Our Plan C Inc. (known as Plan C) is a not-for-profit registered charity with a mission to build the resilience and regenerative capacities of Australian communities in the face of disasters and crises. We envision communities that are resilient and regenerative, prepared for adversity, know how to support each other and have a sense of a collective safety net.

Our values

• We seek to have a real impact on people’s lives. We want communities to be effectively prepared to future disasters and crises and able to face them, recover from them and regenerate in the best possible ways.
• We are inclusive and collaborative in the ways we work and relate to others.
• We seek to inspire communities to take action and support each other.
• We seek to act from a place of inner stillness.

Position Summary

Plan C is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to work with our team to implement the next iteration of the NextGen Navigator (NGN) program in the Northern Rivers of NSW. In 2024, Plan C ran two NGN programs - an initiative designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence to become leaders in disaster resilience, social cohesion, and community-building. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and practical projects, the program aims to foster community resilience and strengthen networks. More information about the 2024 NGN project can be found here: https://www.planc.org.au/ngn.

With funding from Multicultural NSW as part of the COMPACT grant, we are now looking for a Coordinator who will: manage a collaborative re-design process with young people, engage stakeholders, implement project delivery, co-facilitate training sessions, and oversee participant-led projects. This role is pivotal in achieving project objectives and shaping the broader impact of the NextGen Navigator initiative for the next four years and into the future. If you have strong experience in project development and management, youth engagement and training facilitation skills, let us know.

Working with the Plan C team takes flexibility, creativity and an understanding of how a small NFP works. We don't have a physical office and work remotely, with dedicated days for in-person meetings. This means you will need to work both independently and use online communication platforms as part of your working day. Travel in the Northern Rivers region will also be required to deliver the NGN project.

Reporting

The Project Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director and will occasionally work with Plan C’s CEO and Operations Director.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement and relationship building:

• Foster strong relationships with young people, local community groups, and partners, including local schools, and youth groups, to support the successful implementation of the NGN project.

Project management and development:

• Develop and implement steps to successfully roll-out the NGN project, ensuring it meets its objective to create a network of trained, disaster resilience young leaders across the Northern Rivers.
• Monitor the progress of the project and mitigate risk factors that can cause delays.
• Write progress reports to donors, management and other stakeholders.
• Manage all logistical aspects of the project, ensuring all activities are executed smoothly and efficiently.

Training co-facilitation:

• Assist in developing and delivering training sessions as part of the NGN project, both in schools and outside of school settings.

Promotion and advertisement:

• Support the marketing and communication efforts to promote the project within the community to maximise participation and impact.

Budget management:

• Oversee the project budget, ensuring resources are used effectively and financial practices comply with organisational standards.

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project, ensuring goals are met and reporting on progress to stakeholders.

Support to NGN participants:

• Provide ongoing support and engagement with the NGN participants to enhance their experience and effectiveness in the community.

Skills and Experience

• Proven recent experience working with young people.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly within community-based youth projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and maintain engagement with young people.
• Familiarity with the Northern Rivers.
• Ability to work independently and in team.
• Experience working in community resilience (desirable).
• Experience in training facilitation and educational program development (desirable).
• Working With Children Card (desirable).

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Working Conditions

• Must be based in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
• Work from home, with a requirement to be on-site for training and engagement days.
• May require weekend work for specific organisational needs, with time off in lieu.

Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.

Plan C is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including those with personal or professional experience in disasters.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate and their continuing connection to land, sea, and community.

A position description is attached.