Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc are now recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Centre Support Coordinator within our Centre Support Team.

This permanent senior position is part-time (64 hours per fortnight) and is remunerated at a SCHCADS Award Level 5-6 (negotiable). Zig Zag offers generous above Award employment conditions and salary sacrifice is available.

Employee Benefits

Zig Zag is a highly regarded organisation that is committed to a safe and supportive work culture that promotes best practice. Zig Zag offers employees above Award employment conditions that include:

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work / life balance
  • Recognition and support for cultural leave and Sorry Business
  • Additional 2 weeks annual leave to support worker health and wellbeing
  • Additional personal / carer’s leave to support working families
  • Additional long service leave
  • Generous provisions for professional development, training and supervision
  • Access to free confidential support, counselling, financial counselling and coaching services through an Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Details

The Centre Support Coordinator position is responsible for:

  • Overall coordination and delivery of general and executive administration systems and services to support Zig Zag’s service delivery and governance with the Centre Support Team
  • Provision of internal support and supervision, and performance appraisal and planning of staff within the Centre Support team.
  • Coordination of compliance auditing and continuous improvement plans for Zig Zag (e.g., Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) audit scheduling, annual Housing Service Reviews, legislative compliance reviews).
  • Review and development of organisational policies and procedures in preparation for review by the Management Committee’s Policy Subcommittee and/or Management Committee ratification.
  • Development of project / small grant funding submissions, external reports and correspondence; and reporting and acquittal of successful bid/tender and grant applications, in collaboration with the CFO where appropriate.
  • Support the achievement of operational, organisational and strategic objectives by providing professional, high level administrative, financial and executive support to the CEO and CFO.

Zig Zag employs women and gender diverse applicants only. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and gender diverse people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., human services, community services, business administration, or management).
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant administration coordination experience (community services sector experience highly advantageous).
  • Current ‘C’ class driver’s license.
  • Possession of a current Working with Children Blue Card.
  • High level of computer literacy, including working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office 365 suite + systems, experience in Xero advantageous.

You can view the Position Description including key selection criteria here: Centre Support Coordinator Position Description November 2024

Applications for this permanent position will remain open until filled so please submit your application as soon as possible!

Applications must include:

  1. Copy of your CV / Resume
  2. Name and contact details for two professional referees, preferably one being from your most recent employer
  3. Short Cover Letter that addresses the following:
    • What interests you about this position and working at Zig Zag?
    • What relevant knowledge, skills and experience would you bring to this senior position?
    • How do you incorporate intersectional feminist and social justice principles within organisational practice?

 For more information about the position please contact Stephanie (CEO) by email stephanie@zigzag.org.au.