Fairtrade is a dynamic, consumer driven, international movement. It links disadvantaged producers in developing countries with businesses and consumers in the developed world. Fairtrade is about business and trade – not charity. Fairtrade ensures the payment of a fair price for globally traded products and supports disadvantaged producers to access markets and enables them to provide for their families and invest in local community development. Sales of Fairtrade products are growing rapidly in Australia and New Zealand as more businesses become certified to trade in Fairtrade products. The international Fairtrade system is delivering benefits to disadvantaged producers throughout the developing world.

The Role:

The Certification Officer plays a key role in the Fairtrade ANZ Certification team. They assist with the annual audit program of certified businesses across Australia and New Zealand to ensure conformity with Fairtrade Standards.

They are first point of contact for enquiries related to certification and are responsible for reviewing and processing applications, issuing licence agreements as well as maintaining client product registration records.

The Certification Officer also reviews and approves all uses of the FAIRTRADE Mark as well as references to Fairtrade on all promotional and packaging materials, by working closely with the Marketing & Communications team to provide up-to-date information on Fairtrade Certified products in the market.

Acting under the direction of the Certification Manager they will work closely with other staff in Melbourne, as well as colleagues in Auckland. Travel within Australia and New Zealand will be required in the role.

For more details on Fairtrade, Fairtrade certification and the position, see below, or visit www.fairtrade.com.au, or email [email protected].

Commencement date week of 13th October, 2014.