• Contract: Permanent part-time
• Location: Gippsland
• Reports to: Gippsland Forest Dialogue Incorporated Association Secretariat

About Gippsland Forest Dialogue

The Gippsland Forest Dialogue Incorporated is a recently formed association that aims to address the challenges facing Gippsland’s forests through engaging key rights holders, stakeholders and interested community members to participate in a dialogue process.

The Forest Dialogue is an evolved and proven process that has helped resolve forest problems many times overseas. The Forest Dialogue approach allows diverse voices to come together to scope a range of issues, share information and perspectives and ultimately to address complex problems in a way that is safe and constructive for all participants.

The Gippsland Forest Dialogue has established an Advisory Group that consists of a diverse group of dedicated members who wish to see a better future for Gippsland’s forests. In order to carry forward this vision, a series of working groups have been established that are each committed to carrying forward various roles within the organisation.

Already the GFD Incorporated has proven to be an effective connective process and has grown substantially since its inception in late-2021. In order to continue moving forward with good momentum, the GFD Incorporated requires additional administrative support to help smooth internal operations and to enhance the ability of the various working groups to collaborate and work effectively together.

Role Overview:

Gippsland Forest Dialogue is looking for a self-motivated Operations Administrator to focus on proactive administrative and operations support. This role will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of Gippsland Forest Dialogues internal operations whilst maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment to all participants. This role will receive guidance from and be supported by a dedicated team of Gippsland Forest Dialogue members.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

• Coordination and maintenance of filing systems
• Meeting preparation and facilitation including: Drafting agendas, scheduling, set up, circulation of agendas, meeting minutes and action items
• Assist with event coordination
• Assist with the development and creation of resources as required
• Proactive email and schedule management
• Support of the dialogue development- including as required administration for working groups
• Assist with the facilitation of GFD’s project process
• Assist with the facilitation of community engagement
• Assist with basic IT queries

Key Skills

• Balanced thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, gmail, google and Zoom

Knowledge/Interests

• The ideal candidate would have a passion for environmental and social well-being including a good understanding (or keen interest for learning) about the Gippsland environment, Traditional Owner rights and aspirations, community well-being, relevant agencies and local government.

Qualifications/Experience

• Organisation skills including strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace
• Minute taking and agenda creation
• Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities
• Current drivers licence

Key Selection Criteria

1. A positive attitude and keen in interest in shared learning and collaborative processes
2. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, google and Zoom
3. Strong communications skills - written, verbal and interpersonal
4. Genuine interest in Gippsland’s community and environment
5. Administration and operation skills

Other Relevant Information

• This is a permanent part-time position
• Primarily able to work from home, with the potential to meet in various locations across Gippsland
• Access to appropriate working from home set up will be required
• Own vehicle travel reimbursed on agreed milage rates
• Superannuation

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Contact for further information: Loulou Gebbie [email protected] using the subject line: Operations & Administration Support - Gippsland enquiry via EthicalJobs.