• Melbourne Location
• Be part of an organisation experiencing exciting growth
• Highly respected not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with remote Aboriginal communities
• Opportunities to participate in programming in remote communities of Australia

About Red Dust

We are a well established Australian not-for-profit organisation working in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. We sit, walk and work alongside community leaders, elders, young people and families with a focus on improving health and wellbeing outcomes. We are a small but passionate team across three locations (Alice Springs, Darwin & Melbourne) and we are looking for someone who shares our vision and can help us write the next chapter of growth for our organisation.

Our Values guide everything we do and they shape our culture

• Real - We are hands on and work with integrity

• Ready - We are prepared with the skills and knowledge to achieve our goals

• Respectful - We develop sincere relationships and value the diversity of culture, people and places

The role

You will be a key member of the Red Dust Team supporting the day to day administration of the organisation in our Melbourne office. It is a varied role, providing you exposure to all areas of the business. You will be a critical support primarily to the Business Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising and Philanthropy and the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service - fielding and responding to incoming enquiries.
• Support the Business Operations Manager with monthly financial management and reporting.
• Organising travel for staff and board and, where required, support program coordinators with remote trip planning and logistics.
• Appointment setting and scheduling meetings.
• Support our growing cultural awareness program by organising sessions with our partners and facilitators.
• Support the organisation of our Annual Golf Day fundraiser and other events that may arise.
• Oversee our office administrative duties.
• Provide support to staff members and fulfill ad-hoc tasks as directed.

What you’ll bring

• We are looking for an all-rounder and someone who has an eye for detail.
• You’ll have experience working in similar administrative support roles.
• Able to manage your time well and have exceptional organisational skills.
• You’re a confident communicator who is proactive and keen to focus on the solution rather than the problem.
• A proven ability working with software including Google workplace (G-suite) or MS office suite.
• You have the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• And a passion to make a positive impact in society.
• We want someone willing to do what it takes to achieve the desired outcome.
• You’ll need to be flexible and agile as we pride ourselves on being able to adapt to dynamic environments.

What’s on offer

• $60,000 base + super.
• NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Flexible working conditions.
• A fun and rewarding environment with an organisation making a difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

How to Apply

We take an organic approach to our recruiting. We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us. If you’re prepared to come on a journey with us then tell us in your cover letter what makes you Real, Ready and Respectful and why your career to date makes you the best person to help take Red Dust to the next level. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to yarn with us further.