• Part time (3 days/ week, flexible but requires at least 2 days/ week in the office)
• Based at Taronga Zoo
• Operational leader with strong culture performance capabilities
• Global non-profit with an iconic environmental brand

About the Jane Goodall Institute Australia (JGIA)

This dynamic non-profit organisation fosters a passionate and diverse culture that is committed to inspiring actions that connect animals, people, and our shared environment. We are seeking an experienced and committed part-time (3 days per week, timing flexible however you must be willing to come into our offices at the zoo 2 days/ week). The COO is the operational hub of the organisation and is responsible for structuring the organisation for growth, ensuring operational effectiveness, maintaining a thriving culture and developing the JGIA internal and volunteer team.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the COO is the people leader who will also work closely with Board Directors and manage volunteers. You will have a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience to cover the key responsibilities which include:

• Manage all operational areas including: risk and compliance, HR, finance, WHS, and communications
• Provide direct line management for a team of 3-5 staff plus additional volunteers
• Support the Communications Coordinator to maintain websites, create donor communications and manage the donor database
• Support our Roots & Shoots general manager to expand our Australian youth education programs
• Act as a ICT / system administrator across numerous systems including Google Suite and Google applications, CRM (Nationbuilder), Facebook, and various online platforms
• Support the preparation of funding reports for corporate partners, grants and major donors
• Manage merchandise including planning, inventory management and maintaining and fulfilment of the online shop
• Coordinate the compilation of Annual Report
• A strong operational, people leader, you will possess the following:
• 10+ years of operational and people leadership experience
• Passion for the not-for-profit sector, including volunteer management, donor management, and identifying drivers of success
• Demonstrable experience in understanding business and financial impacts of operational and HR decisions
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiasm for working in a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, you love systems, Google applications and aren’t intimidated by spreadsheets
• People skills which help you to bring out the best in the JGIA team
• A personal interest in animal welfare, environmental conservation and community education and action
• Results driven, you’ll constantly strive towards operational excellence

This role is for you if you

• Are passionate about working for a purpose driven company having a huge positive impact in the world
• Thrive in roles where you can be independent and take self-initiative and prioritise, but work harmoniously in a small, ‘hands-on’ team
• Enjoy building relationships and liaising with others to get things done well and in a time-efficient manner
• Are willing to be adaptable and flexible within your role and roll up your sleeves when required (an inevitable part of a small charity)
• Are responsible, mature and organized and value accountability and transparency
• Have strong people and operational skills and are keen to help an organisation grow by building upon strong foundations.

How to apply for this job

Deadline for pre-Christmas submissions is Dec 15th. We are looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications as they are received.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a cover letter explaining why you are an outstanding candidate, why you would like to work at JGIA and how you align with our core values.

To apply, submit your cover letter and CV on the following webpage:
https://forms.gle/z29VceRxXc7rJsrF9

Further information on JGIA can be found at http://www.janegoodall.org.au