Community Partnerships Officer

Job No: GDQ141
Location: Bald Hills

Guide Dogs Queensland is a leading provider of services to Queenslanders living with no or low vision. Voted one of Australia’s most trusted charities, and with thanks to the ongoing support of the community, we help people with low or no vision reach their goals and experience everything life has to offer. Our services are all tailored to ensure everyone can fulfil their potential and live life the way they choose.

 

The role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment? Guide Dogs Queensland has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Community Partnerships Officer to join our Community Engagement team based at our beautiful head office in Bald Hills.

This full-time position, reporting to the Community Partnerships Advisor, is responsible for providing administrative support for our community fundraising events and activities. This position will:

  • Maintain accurate records of all supporter contacts in Microsoft Dynamics
  • Respond to incoming community and corporate enquiries
  • Assist with inventory and system management
  • Provide key support to overall community and corporate partnerships team and program operations as guided by management
  • Event coordination and assistance including managing bookings, placing requests, liaising with contractors, vendors and volunteers, post event reporting and banking

About You

Our successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate:

  • At least 2 years’ experience within administration or a similar role
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in office administration
  • Current Open Driver’s Licence
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail

Benefits

  • Attractive and fair remuneration package based on industry benchmarking
  • Salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free per year
  • A rewarding career that makes a real difference
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Great location, beautiful campus
  • Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program

Guide Dogs Queensland has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

You may also be required to complete video interviews, psychometric testing, and/or a medical check as part of the application process.

 

How to Apply

To view our position description, please click here. 

Please complete the application form below and submit your covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to the role (no more than 2 pages) and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Friday 10 May 2024. 

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Our teams are some of the most talented and experienced in their fields, who work with passion and care to make a real difference to the lives of many. We are a community of thinkers, doers, innovators and dog lovers with ideas that get tails wagging.

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