Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Jun 2022
- Sydney > Balmain
Edmund Rice Camps NSW (ERCNSW) is a part of Edmund Rice Community Services Ltd (ERCS) - a national not-for-profit organisation that exists to build communities where people thrive and belong. We do this by addressing social isolation, unjust structures, marginalisation, access to appropriate education and learning opportunities.
ERCS is a values-driven organisation - our core values are dignity, integrity, liberation and justice. We are committed to reflective practice and acknowledge the need for wholistic and ecological thinking as a core component of our work.
The Program Officer (PO) role exists to coordinate, deliver and evaluate Edmund Rice Camps NSW programs and services. This includes, but is not limited to, week-long residential camps, weekend camps, follow up activity days and significant volunteer recruitment, training and support initiatives. Under the direction of the Executive Officer, the position is responsible for planning, resourcing, researching and budgeting for all aspects of ERCNSW services. Fundraising is a shared responsibility within the organisation and this role will be required to support various fundraising activities.
ERCNSW supports children, young people and their families experiencing significant and complex disadvantage. As such, the PO must work within our rigorous safeguarding, WHS and risk management frameworks and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning, collaboration, best practice and child safety. The PO will often be required to work both independently and as part of a team.
Duties include but are not limited to:
To be successful in this position you will have the following:
This is a full time position on a fixed term 12 month contract, with a possibility of extension.
All applications are via our website and must include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and your curriculum vitae. Please click Apply Now.
A position description is attached.
ERCS is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and adults-at-risk. ERCS is committed to a safe culture for all and has zero tolerance of any abuse, discrimination including racism and a zero tolerance of inaction in regard to concerns of this nature.