• A sensational opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading international not-for-profits
• Varied and hands-on events role, must have driver license
• 4.5 month contract commencing 2 December 2019, 35 hours per week
• Melbourne based

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organisations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by five core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Therefore, all successful applicants will be required to sign Oxfam Employee Code of Conduct, Oxfam Australia’s Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and adhere to Oxfam Australia’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

The Role

Oxfam Trailwalker is the world’s greatest team challenge where teams of four walk 100km in 48 hours and raise vital funds for Oxfam Australia, in support of people living in poverty. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with exceptional organisational, administrative, and problem-solving skills to assist the Events Operations Coordinator in managing all the pre-event logistics tasks required to deliver Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne. This includes packing, preparing, and managing event supplies and kits, preparing event documentation, organising minor aspects of the event scheduling such as vendors, and undertaking other event preparation tasks as required. This is a busy hands on role, often requiring you to take on physical tasks such as heavy lifting and using basic tools and equipment. The successful candidate with work equal amounts in the office as well as in our equipment storage facility. On occasion you may be require to work outside of usual business hours, especially during event week and prior to the event. You will work closely with the Events Operations Coordinator to support the successful and cost-effective delivery of the 2020 Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne event.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and on-the-ground experience of mass participation outdoor events
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in equipment and supplies management within an event environment
• Strong supplier and vendor management skills
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a team as well as being able to work independently at times, both in the office and on event.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Office products, especially MS Excel and MS Word

We can offer you

• A pro rata base salary of $62,438 plus superannuation, superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free)
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to tackle poverty and make a positive impact around the world
• A flexible and supportive workplace, with opportunities for career progression and development.