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Operations & Finance Manager - Flexible Location Within Australia
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
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Leverage your logistics, organisation and passion for supporting people to build our movement for climate justice.
Why us?
We are the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Australia’s largest youth-led organisation and one of the most effective organisations dedicated to tackling climate change.
Help us drive impact in:
The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Paid job
Commitment:
Part Time
Experience level:
🚀 Growing (2 - 5 yrs)
Location:
National
Remuneration:
Starting salary of $85,120.36 (AYCC Level 3) pro rata, with opportunities for progression
Closing date:
October 3, 2024
Why you might love this opp:
The Operations & Finance Manager position will be an invaluable part of increasing the impact and reach of the AYCC and is integral to ensuring we have the systems and processes needed in order to deliver high quality impact. This role will include supporting operations across the following areas: financial management, human resources, staff management and processes, governance, compliance and office management.
At AYCC we provide flexible working hours, & the opportunity to regularly work from home. As one of the first youth-led organisations to implement an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, we offer competitive salaries in line with the SCHADS Award and a range of benefits for staff. This includes access to various types of leave such as; Cultural & Religious leave, Primary & Secondary Carer Parental leave, Compassionate leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Climate Disaster Leave, Study Leave and Domestic / Family Violence leave.
At AYCC we provide flexible working hours, & the opportunity to regularly work from home. As one of the first youth-led organisations to implement an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, we offer competitive salaries in line with the SCHADS Award and a range of benefits for staff. This includes access to various types of leave such as; Cultural & Religious leave, Primary & Secondary Carer Parental leave, Compassionate leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Climate Disaster Leave, Study Leave and Domestic / Family Violence leave.
What's involved:
Key Responsibilities
- 💸 Finances - ensure smooth financial management of the organisation by: liaising with our financial team and project managers to manage our budgets; attending monthly accounting and forecast review (with accountants); creating solutions to improve our finance processes; undertaking banking and finance-related administrative tasks.
- ⚖️ Governance & Compliance - making sure AYCC is compliant with all relevant laws & requirements by: drafting and submitting reports to governing bodies (e.g. ACNC); maintaining and updating licences and insurances; project management of AYCC’s AGM; other actions to ensure organisational compliance with laws and regulations.
- 👯 Human Resources - helping ensure AYCC is an effective and supportive workplace by: implementing our HR policies and procedures; drafting new policies & procedures that contribute to an equitable & effective workplace; implementing AYCC’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entitlements; inducting new staff to the AYCC team; supporting the recruitment process for new staff & advise on best-practice recruitment; project managing team-wide feedback processes.
- ⚠️ Risk Management - developing & implementing processes to ensure Workplace Health and Safety; assisting team leads & new staff in understanding AYCC’s risk management processes; implementing actions to manage risks for our staff and organisation (this could include staff training, resource creation or research).
- 📨 Office Management - ensuring we have a healthy and effective work environment by: overseeing administration and payments for AYCC office / co-working spaces; coordinating and purchasing relevant furniture and supplies; responding to staff requests relating to AYCC office spaces; project managing any office transitions; serving as the primary point of contact for landlords / co-tenants, and coordinating the development of new leases or agreements.
- 🌻 Assisting with additional whole-organisation priorities as needed, such as fundraising projects, campaign events and actions in solidarity with First Nations movements.
Key criteria:
Core Skills and Attributes
It would be a bonus if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- You’re passionate about climate justice and empowering young people to take collective action.
- You’re a fast learner who works effectively with autonomy and accountability; self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative.
- You’re highly organised, with a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities, effective time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- You have strong written and verbal communications skills.
- You have experience in project management or project support.
- You’re a team player and prioritise our shared purpose.
- You value giving and receiving feedback.
- You have a commitment to equity and justice, and have experience working as part of or in solidarity with traditionally marginalised communities.
- You have, or are eligible to apply for a professional Working With Children Check - plus experience or a commitment to learning in regards to national child safety protocols.
It would be a bonus if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- You have experience in implementing financial processes or budget management.
- You are familiar with organisational governance and compliance requirements.
- You have experience with risk management.
- You have experience in report and policy writing.
How to apply:
Candidates should submit via Ripple:
* A **resume** of no more than 2 pages
* A **cover letter** of no more than 2 pages addressing the **core skills and attributes**
Applications should be addressed to AYCC’s Operations & Finance Manager, Kumi Milliken, and submitted via Ripple. **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply. We value passion, talent and lived experiences over formal qualifications.**
Applications should be addressed to AYCC’s Operations & Finance Manager, Kumi Milliken, and submitted via Ripple. **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply. We value passion, talent and lived experiences over formal qualifications.**
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Oh look! A legend is here reading some fine print! At Ripple our mission is to democratise access to purpose-driven opportunities. As a small team that curates hundreds of opportunities each week we do our best to share all the key information and juicy details. We often link out to the original listing and can't guarantee all details are included on our page, or the full accuracy as application windows and role descriptions may be changed by companies with short notice. If you're unsure of any details or closing dates, it's best to reach out to the organisation directly.