Are you seeking a rewarding role that uses your extensive program administration expertise and all round ‘can do’ attitude to see positive change in communities supported by Tearfund partners?

You could be Tearfund’s new Program Support Officer (International Program). It’s an opportunity to:

• Work with a much-loved international development agency that partners with local organisations to dismantle the cycle of poverty in some of the world's hardest places.
• Use your superb program administration and interpersonal skills to help bring the best out of Tearfund’s International Program team.
• Outwork your deep personal faith commitment, energy, and imagination through the work that you do.

About Tearfund:

Tearfund is a Christian development, relief and advocacy organisation responding to global poverty and injustice. We work in partnership with local Christian agencies to end poverty, challenge inequality and build sustainable communities. We support partners where the need is greatest, acting with courage to tackle injustice so that all may experience fullness of life.

To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers you the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need it the most. As part of the Tearfund team, you are part of a movement which works toward a just and compassionate world in which all people can achieve their God-given potential.

Play an integral role within the team supporting our First Peoples and International partners to dismantle the cycles of poverty in their communities.

About the role:

The Program Support Officer will provide high level administrative support to the International Program Team with a focus on supporting the International Program Director with First People’s partnership management, the boards Program Committee, drafting documents and collating reporting information, supporting ongoing development and continuous improvement of IP program management systems and department processes, calendar management and coordinating IP events and meetings.

This part time role (0.6FTE /21 hours flexible across the week) is a fixed term position for 2 years and will play a critical part in supporting Tearfund’s International Program team demonstrate the compassion of and hope of Christ through partnerships that enable positive changes to occur in communities and the lives of people living with poverty, injustice and marginalisation.

Tearfund offers a friendly and flexible work environment, generous salary packaging benefits, and the challenge to grow and explore in your faith and justice journey.

Position Location: Blackburn, Melbourne (in the Tearfund National office).

What you’ll need:

• Active Christian faith and strong commitment to Tearfund’s Christian mission, values and ethos/Strong commitment to Tearfund’s mission, values and ethos
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative with limited guidance within a team environment
• Highly organised with well-developed organisational and administrative skills in program support or similar environment, including the ability to anticipate administrative needs, prioritise, plan, and organise tasks to achieve desired results.
• Excellent at managing workflows and keeping others informed of progress
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cooperate, to negotiate well and to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Demonstrated commitment and practice of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail, that is reflected across all levels of administrative work and practice
• High-level competence with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite software (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar), and Adobe tools

For the full Position Description please refer to the listing on our careers page here.

How to apply:

To apply, submit your CV.

In a short cover letter, tell us:

• Why Tearfund? How do your values align with ours?
• How your program administration experience meets the role selection criteria in the Job ad and position description.

Recruitment timeline: Short-listing and interviews may commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

Enquiries: Please contact Mary on Ph: 03 9264 7000.

Tearfund Australia’s recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, such as a National Police Check and/or a Working With Children Check. You also need to have the right to work in Australia and the ability to speak English well.

We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of many cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People with disabilities and neuro diverse abilities, are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles and can receive assistance with aspects of the recruitment process, by contacting our People and Culture Partner, Stephanie via [email protected] using the subject line: Program Support Officer - International Program enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 03 9264 7000.

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