Project Officer Position Description
Position purpose
The purpose of the Project Officer position is to:
- Act as Kidsafe’s public interface for responding to enquiries and providing resources as required.
- Provide project and administrative support to ensure projects and the office run smoothly.
- Enhance the promotion and reach of Kidsafe’s campaigns and programs.
- Assist with sourcing sponsorship funding to assist with the sustainability of Kidsafe’s campaigns and programs.
- Assist with the implementation of Kidsafe’s social media strategy
Responsible to
This position reports to the CEO of Kidsafe Victoria.
Key working relationships
- CEO
- General Manager
- Staff and contractors at Kidsafe Victoria
- External customers and stakeholders
Hours
This position will be filled as a 0.8 full time equivalent position. The position will commence on an initial 12 month contract with a 4 month probation period. Kidsafe is a family friendly organisation and has some flexibility in terms of the timing of these hours, within the hours of 8 to 6.
Location
The position will be located at Kidsafe Victoria’s office at Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton.
Salary
The salary will be equivalent to approximately $55k pro rata + super.
Tools and equipment
- PC
- Office Equipment
- Internet
- Printer
- Scanner
- Photocopier
- Office Telephone
Typical duties
- Receive and respond to phone and email enquiries received from members of the public
- Fill resource orders and assist with booking system for outreach program
- Draft and administer website updates and social media posts as required.
- Enter program and evaluation data as required
- Draft grant applications and reports under the guidance of the General Manager
- Draft and review articles, fact sheets and media releases as required
- Assist with project implementation as required
- Assist with the implementation of strategies to promote and market Kidsafe’s campaigns and programs.
- Record all required submissions (e.g. standards, RIS, other) and correspondence logs
- Attend meetings and provide administrative support for relevant Sub Committees
- Assist with the development of sponsorship materials for Kidsafe’s programs and resources
- Assist with the development of targeted corporate partnerships
- Maintain Kidsafe media contacts and coverage databases
Experience and skills
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications or experiential equivalent in health/ marketing/ corporate social responsibility or other related discipline
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills
- High levels of written communication skills, including drafting of reports
- Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a small team
- Ability to draft promotional and marketing plans
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas and priorities
- Social media experience
Appointment to this position is subject to:
- A satisfactory ‘Working with Children Check’ under the Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic)
- A satisfactory Police Check
- Proof of current whooping cough vaccination prior to commencement
Application process:
Please send your cover letter and CV to melanie@kidsafevic.com.au by May 25th 2018.
Short listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in Clayton.
