ABOUT WATIPA

Watipa is a social enterprise working to enable equal societies, just development and better health for all.
Our profits support Watipa’s scholarship and mentorship programmes.

Through our network of global public health professionals, gender experts, sustainability consultants and locally active citizens, we provide tailored consultancy services to inform and catalyse positive social change. Watipa sustains a commitment to enabling leadership from young women in diverse settings around the world. We are a female founded and owned business and charity.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator is a new casual part-time role. The position has been created to support the coordination and implementation of a project on equitable access and person-centred health care in this region - the mid North coast of NSW. Responsibilities include administration, organising workshops, and connecting with diverse local community groups.

Project planning and support

• Assist in developing a workplan and schedules
• Support day-to-day tasks and ensuring milestones are achieved
• Track expenditure and support financial reporting.
• Ensure project activities are aligned with organisational objectives and timelines.

Stakeholder engagement and partner coordination

• Facilitate communication with community partners
• Cultivate trust and open communication with diverse stakeholders
• Serve as the point of contact for collaborators about the project
• Address project-related queries and partnership enquiries
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and workshops.

Monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Track project progress, including against key performance indicators and aligned with Watipa’s impact map
• Identify potential risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Help adjust timelines or resources as necessary to ensure the project stays on track

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience

Skills and experience

• Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Office, Mailchimp and WordPress

Competencies

• Problem-solving attitude and attention to detail
• Open-mindedness and a strong work ethic
• Good sense of humour
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Watipa, and the idea of paying it forward for community development.

A position description is attached.

Experience with local and diverse community organisations in the Coffs Harbour region and Gumbaynggirr country is desirable.

Watipa can only currently employ people in Australia on a visa that enables them to work. Evidence of residency, citizenship and/or visa status will be reviewed during the recruitment process. Other volunteer roles are available for anyone wishing to further the vision and mission of Watipa.