Watipa Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Facilitator, mentor, and coach; passionate about and experienced in enabling meaningful community engagement in policy and advocacy processes.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Project Coordinator will assist in the management and execution of a project focusing on equitable access and person-centred health care in this region of the mid-north coast of NSW.
This role involves supporting project administration, organising events and workshops, and liaising with diverse community organisations and partners. The position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within specific timeframes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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 organizational 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 our 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 organizational, 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
* 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.
Experience with local and diverse community organisations in the Coffs Harbour region and Gumbaynggirr country is desirable.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so apply as soon as possible.
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