About The Yoga Foundation

We are a leading not for profit providing research-based programs to support the mental health of at risk groups. We’re a small and agile organisation determined to make a difference through yoga and support inclusion, connection and quality of life. Our mission is to create opportunities for people at risk to positively change their experience of life.

We design and deliver evidence-based, integrative mind-body programs and work closely with other NGO’s, allied health professionals and government agencies to reach vulnerable populations.

Our short and long-term programs are designed to enable connection to self and to others, promote self agency, self efficacy and raise awareness. We use the tools of yoga (breath, whole body movement, mindfulness and cultivating positive values) to support mental, emotional and physical health.

You’ll benefit from a flexible and supportive working environment with a small and passionate team where you will have the space and opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

This is a great opportunity as the first employee in this new role you will have the chance to make it your own, and have an impact from day one.

About You

You are motivated by using your skills and experience for purpose driven work. You enjoy being a team player, are happy to have a go at new activities and thrive when working autonomously.

You are keen to support the mental wellbeing of at risk groups and align to The Yoga Foundation’s values of:

• Respect for the individual.
• Meaningful relationships and social connection as a pathway to inclusion.
• Integrity in all personal and business activities.
• Access to community, the built environment and nourishing natural environments.

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant contributes to our mission by providing valuable support in the key areas of operational and financial admin and reporting, team meeting planning and program support.

You will work closely with and report directly to the CEO based in Sydney. This is a home-based role with regular in-person meetings at our physical location in Sydney, NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• Project admin – contracts, data management, reporting.
• Management of folders, files and databases.
• Assisting with program and financial admin (bookkeeping) and reporting.
• Assisting with legal and governance requirements.
• Along with the CEO, developing and posting social media content for our social media channels.
• Along with the CEO and volunteers, maintaining and updating our website.
• Assisting with the development of marketing materials.
• Assisting with communications with external stakeholders.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the CEO. This is a small organisation and we all pitch in!

Selection Criteria

• Organisation: Demonstrated personal and planning and prioritisation skills.
• Teamwork: Willingness and self-motivation to work with the different working styles of others and treating all people with respect.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Reliability: Ability to meet deadlines and deliver on promises. A can-do attitude which results in a high quantity of work being produced in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Attention to detail: Produce work which has minimal mistakes. Able to spot and fix mistakes in the work of others efficiently and sensitively.
• Versatility: Ability to ‘context switch’ with ease between tasks and areas of work, with a focus on completing a diversity of tasks to a good standard.
• Learner attitude: Proven ability to learn about and understand new technical expertise (such as navigating a new website platform), concepts (such as campaign strategy) and communities (such as the yoga community or mental health sector).
• Passion: A genuine passion for yoga and desire to work with at risk groups.

Requirements

There are no formal qualifications needed for this role. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, great organisational skills and the ability to roll up their sleeves and get things done. Your education and experience matters less than enthusiasm, adaptability and a great work ethic.

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The Yoga Foundation is a safe and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage people from marginalised groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people with a lived experience of mental ill-health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

A position description is attached.