Employment

Employment - more than just a job

Don't just make a salary - make a difference for over half-a-million children. We're not just looking for workers. We're looking for qualified people who can contribute to our evangelical, Christian organisation through the core values of integrity, service, prayer, partnership, advocacy and excellence. If that sounds like you, check out our job advertisements below.

Chief Executive Officer (NSW)

Chief Executive Officer (NSW)

  • Global organisation
  • Not-for-profit Christian organisation
  • Unique opportunity to truly make a difference

Our client, Compassion Australia is an international Christian child development and child advocacy organisation which helps release children from extreme poverty in over 25 developing countries.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer provides the vision and leadership in helping Compassion Australia fulfill its God given mandate to release children from extreme poverty in developing countries.

The Board is seeking to appoint a gifted leader to both build on the solid foundation already in place and to bring with them their own set of unique skills and talent to this exciting role. You will provide Godly leadership to the Executive Team and, in cooperation with the Board and Executive staff, develop a strategic plan for the ministry based on their vision, for the long term, sustainable growth of the organisation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven and successful track record in a key senior management role where they have effectively built and developed highly effective teams. You will be an astute servant leader who is strongly aligned to the values of this leading Christian organisation and who has the ability to influence others, to facilitate change and build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. You will possess excellent people skills, have the ability to effectively motivate and develop a great team, and have the unique ability to cast and impart vision.

Your knowledge and understanding of the Christian landscape in Australia will be vital to this role as will be your willingness to travel internationally.

This is a truly unique opportunity for someone who is looking to make a real difference and wants to use their skill and talent to help children around the world be released from poverty.

To apply for this role, please forward your confidential CV to: linton@eaglehr.com.au

Or for an initial discussion, please call Linton Deane on (03) 9653 9468.

Applications close on Monday 1 March, 2010

Eagle HR Consulting.
Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000   www.eaglehr.com.au

Accounting Clerk

Full time, contract | immediate start | Newcastle based

Reporting to the Accounting Specialist, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for processing payments, entering data into accounting software, reconciling petty cash expenditure, corporate credit cards and payments for BAS, as well as assisting in other day-to-day operations of the accounting team.

The successful applicant will be an active Christian with a heart for the poor, who is humble and teachable, and has:

  • TAFE Certificate IV in Accounting (or a willingness to complete)
  • Experience communicating with suppliers and sponsors/customers
  • The ability to effectively plan and organise personal daily work routines
  • The ability to accurately reconcile totals and records

If you would like to be considered for this position, please download the application pack from the Employment section of our website at www.compassion.com.au. Send your application, addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description and Person Specification, to HR@compassion.com.au .  Applications will be considered as they are received, so we encourage you to be prompt with your submission.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources on 02 4935 5000.

Administrative Assistant

Full time (part time would be considered), four-month contract | immediate start | Newcastle based

Compassion Australia is looking for an experienced administrative assistant to join its Child Advocacy team for a period of four months.

The successful applicant will provide efficient and effective administrative assistance to the Child Advocacy Department.

They will be an active Christian, who has significant initiative and is a team-player. Essential criteria include:

  • Demonstrated experience in the performance of general administrative duties
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks and meet associated deadlines
  • Excellent written and communication skills, including outstanding telephone, email and interpersonal manner
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately
  • Familiarity with Social Media, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube (including uploading video)would be an advantage

If administration is your gifting and you have a heart for the poor, then what are you waiting for? Join the energetic Child Advocacy team and help us advocate for children.

Download the application pack and send your application, addressing the selection criteria, to HR@compassion.com.au. Applications will be considered as they are received.  Therefore we encourage you to be prompt with your submission.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources on 02 4935 5000.