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WESNET Fundraiser & Communications Coordinator

Applications will be reviewed as they are received - please apply now

WESNET is seeking an experienced communications, media, marketing or fundraising specialist to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing WESNET’s relationship with our highly-valued supporters and donors, across all our communications channels. The primary aim of the role is to develop a more integrated fundraising and communications platform to increase brand recognition, drive engagement and increase the level of financial support to WESNET. Your priority will be fundraising, but you will also play a coordinating role across all communications, in collaboration with the CEO, to ensure that all our communications are well-aligned and support our organisational goals.

The successful applicant will have a proven record and at least three years experience in successful not-for-profit fundraising and a passion for eliminating violence against women. The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as communications, marketing, digital media or fundraising or equivalent combinations of relevant experience and education/training. Excellent writing and communication skills and a flexible approach including the capacity to think and act strategically, use judgement and manage in a dynamic environment are also essential.

WESNET is Australia's peak women's organisation working to eliminate domestic and family violence. WESNET works to minimise the harm to women and their children from violence by advancing responses that:

Ensure the safety of women and children;

Empower them to live free of violence; and

Improve the social, political and economic status of women.

What we offer

Generous salary, plus superannuation.

Excellent tax-free salary packaging options available.

4 weeks leave with 17.5% annual leave loading.

Opportunity to work in a feminist organisation with a small team of people that are committed to ending domestic violence.

To be considered for shortlisting and an interview your application must include:

a Cover Letter

A statement which describes your suitability against each of the key selection criteria detailed in the Position Description.

A resume containing your contact details, a summary of work experience, details of qualifications and education.

Referees - if required for an interview you will be required to provided details of at least two referees - ideally one should be your current or most recent supervisor from your most recent employer - and another supervisor with knowledge of your work performance.

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until a suitable applicant is found.

Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected]

If you need additional information about the position please send your written enquiry to [email protected].
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How to apply

Please note that applications that do not follow the application instructions will not be considered for shortlisting

Download

the PDF of the position description.

Prepare

your cover letter, statement of claims against the key selection criteria and your CV with names of two referees.

Submit

your application by email to the email address that is provided in the documentation by the closing date.

AWAVA Policy Officer (backfill) Australian Women Against Violence Alliance

Applications close 9am Monday 8 February 2021

Women's Services Network (WESNET) is seeking a skilled and motivated person to fill a temporary (backfill) position as Australian Women Against Violence Alliance’s Policy Officer. AWAVA, one of the National Women’s Alliances, is a program of WESNET, which acts as AWAVA’s auspicing body. This is a back-fill position available until 20th of August 2021 with the possibility of extension depending on funding and staffing arrangements. Based in Canberra, the role involves policy and submission writing and analysis, and development of resources and policy documents to support AWAVA’s Advisory Group and broader membership.

WESNET is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be a family-friendly workplace where possible offering flexible working arrangements and conditions in line with the Award. As a Public Benevolent Institution WESNET’s remuneration package includes generous salary packaging options in addition to salary sacrificing arrangements. Remuneration for the position is linked to Level 5.1 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, currently at $41.89 ph (plus superannuation, leave loading and Work Cover).

WESNET is Australia's peak women's organisation working to eliminate domestic and family violence. AWAVA is one of the six National Women’s Alliances funded by the Australian Government.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE AWAVA PROGRAM MANAGER TO DELIVER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF AWAVA BY:

Drafting policy documents, conducting policy analysis, providing advice to the Program Manager, and undertaking tasks as directed by the Program Manager

Assisting with advocacy and achieving AWAVA deliverables, including through liaising with AWAVA members and other relevant people, and supporting the Alliance’s social media activities

Drafting and/or assisting with the development of community resources
Helping to prepare policy documents (such as guidelines for participating in AWAVA activities and forums)

Helping to sustain AWAVA and participate in other related activities and events as needed

What we offer

Generous salary, plus superannuation.

Excellent tax-free salary packaging options available.

4 weeks leave with 17.5% annual leave loading.

Opportunity to work in a feminist organisation with a small team of people that are committed to ending domestic violence.

Family friendly work hours within operational requirements.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The following competencies are deemed critical for this role; please address these as selection criteria in your application:

Organisational skills: Ability to work effectively in a small team setting, meet deadlines and take direction, as well as working independently.

Administrative skills: Keen attention to detail, strong organisational skills, time, event, meeting planning and facilitation, priority setting and management of multiple tasks and deadlines. High computer literacy.

Written and oral communication skills: Strong communication skills for responding to queries from members of the public and AWAVA Advisory Group by phone and email. Ability to draft documents or written communications for different audiences

Online communications skills: Experience in online communications including updating websites, developing content for websites and social media platforms and developing communication materials.

Position content expertise: High level understanding of the gendered nature of violence against women in the community; an understanding of social identities and social inequities and how they impact women; an appreciation of intersectional feminist frameworks and the application of public policy to women, particularly women from marginalised backgrounds.

General: Demonstrated commitment to the principles and approach of AWAVA and WESNET as lead agency and a broad understanding of the community services sector particularly the women’s sector.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should provide:

a 2-3-page document that specifically addresses each key selection criteria,

a brief covering letter,

your CV or resume including details of two referees, one of whom is your current or most recent direct supervisor. Referees will not be contacted without your permission.

Interviews will be held on 11 February 2021. Please keep this date free.

Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 9am Monday 8 February 2021 with a subject ‘Policy Officer (backfill) application’.

Please note that applications that do not follow the application instructions will not be considered for shortlisting.