Job title: Team Assistant

Reporting to: Head of Program

Location: Sydney

Closing date: midnight 20 Jan 2015

About the role:

This casual role is based within the Program Department of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The Team Assistant will provide administrative, organisational and operational support to the Head of Program and the program team. He/she will ensure the smooth running of the Program Department’s operations and support the Head of Program in promoting knowledge-sharing within Greenpeace. They will organise meetings and manage travel, as well as develop and maintain key contacts with partners.

It is an administrative support role that requires the utmost in organisational abilities. Managing timelines and the schedule of the Head of Program will be the primary focus.

About us:

For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been at the forefront of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. These issues are global in nature and so are their solutions. With offices in over 40 countries, we work with communities across the world to achieve large-scale change. Greenpeace Australia Pacific has a mandate to defend the rich, diverse and fragile environments in the Australia Pacific region. We investigate and expose environmental abuse, hold decision-makers accountable, promote effective solutions and inspire others to create positive change.

How to apply:          

Applications close midnight Tues 20 Jan 2015 and must address the responsibilities and competencies in the job description, available at www.greenpeace.org/australia/en/about/jobs/     

All applications should consist of a CV together with a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages. Note: Not all responsibilities and competencies need to be addressed; it is left to the discretion of the applicant which to focus on.

Please direct applications or enquiries to:

Human Resources

Recruitment.au@greenpeace.org

Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice.