• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time role based in Darwin or Queensland (Flexible work from home arrangements available)

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia.

The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Coordinator (PC) will provide support for the design and delivery of project activities, through our implementing partners, to achieve the objectives and deliverables within our Indigenous Australia Program projects and overarching strategy. The PC will focus on the areas of contract development and management, project monitoring and reporting and risk management and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the programs team to implement approved projects in accordance with approved Project Design Documents, work plans and annual budgets.
• Support the Team Leader in ensuring that program activities are planned, implemented, monitored, and reported on in a timely manner. Advise the programs team on any developments that might necessitate deviation from planned activities and ensure that the Programs Manager and other relevant team members are made aware of relevant meetings, forums, etc. taking place within the partnerships.
• Take part in partnership or coalition meetings when requested, with the intent to provide documentation of meeting content and document outcomes/ action follow ups.
• Work with the finance team and our partners to prepare annual financial budgets, plan and monitor monthly/quarterly expenditure against budgets and ensure submission of timely accurate monthly and quarterly financial returns, and utilisation of project assets and resources.
• Support the Team Leader in organising and preparing any areas of work that are required for internal reporting.
• Support IAP and the Team Leader to identify and share any compelling partner stories and case studies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience, preferably in a similar context.
• Knowledge of end-to-end project management principles in a Program context, including budgeting and reporting.
• The ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Proven ability to implement work systems to plan out multiple concurrent activities, keep on track and manage expectations of internal stakeholders when there are conflicts in timeframes.
• Proven ability to influence and work with multiple internal stakeholders and communicate your needs and context effectively.
• Openness to travel occasionally as required.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
• Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
• Generous leave allowances
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply Now" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

Applicants for this role must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.