WHO WE ARE

At Karinya House, we believe in making a difference for women in our community and for generations to come. We believe that every woman who is pregnant or parenting should be surrounded by care, compassion and the practical support she needs. We believe that, with the right support, every woman has the strength to make change in her life.

We are small, specialised and grass-roots organisation. Working from a social justice perspective, we are non-aligned and non-affiliated with any religion or political views and do not judge. We enable and support; and treat our team as we would the women we walk alongside, recognising the unique skills of each member of our close-knit team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support key administrative, financial and human resource processes at Karinya House, in collaboration with the Finance and Business Manager, and the members of the Executive Leadership Team.
• With a strong attention to detail and a passion for effective management of operational processes, your flexible approach will respond to ever-evolving tasks across any given day.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Individuals including those of diverse backgrounds who are committed to giving back to their community, by improving outcomes for women who are pregnant and parenting.
• Individuals with relevant skills, experience or qualifications supporting financial/bookkeeping and business and/or administrative processes.
• Exposure to administrative tasks related to recruitment of staff and/or payroll processing is an advantage but not essential.
• If you are someone who is organised, respectful, caring, and flexible, who is driven by impact, values and a desire to see change in your community – then Karinya House is the place for you.

KARINYA HOUSE OFFERS

• An opportunity to work from a social justice framework, within a small, specialised, grass-roots, well regarded Canberra organisation.
• An organisation that is not aligned to any religious and political perspectives.
• An opportunity to make a direct impact in the community, by empowering and supporting women who are pregnant or early parenting.
• A role within an inclusive, diverse, caring and compassionate team. Where our team members are treated in the same way we treat the women we walk alongside – with respect and compassion.
• An opportunity to negotiate a contract of between 64-70 hours per fortnight.
• Ability to negotiate hours, within the span of 8am-5pm. Including paid lunch breaks when breaks are taken on-site.
• Salary is Level 5 SCHADS Award. With access to generous salary packaging options, and above award employee benefits.
• Free-onsite parking.

For further information on the position, please contact Jo Saccasan, Finance and Business Manager on 0429 945 804 or [email protected] using the subject line: Business and HR Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached. please review before applying.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications will be assessed as they are received, and an appointment made once a suitable candidate is identified.

Before applying, please read the attached Position Description.