Menzies Foundation Project Officer Position Description367.89 KB

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title:
Project Officer
Reporting to:
Office Manager
Current Occupant:
New position
Position
Three days per week (flexible days)
Salary package
$80,000/annum including superannuation (pro rata to three days)
THE MENZIES FOUNDATION
The Menzies Foundation was established in 1979 in memory of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s
longest-serving Prime Minister. The Menzies Foundation is a non-political, national not-for-profit
organisation.
The Foundation aims to commemorate the achievements of Sir Robert Menzies with a focus on
growing opportunities in education, health and medical research, and fostering leadership.
The Foundation supports prestigious postgraduate scholarships in allied health, engineering, law and
medical research, as well as Menzies Scholarships to Harvard University taken up in a wider range of
graduate disciplines. Tertiary scholarships are also available to senior school students in a rural North
West region of Victoria.
The Foundation nurtures excellence in health research through its formative role in establishing the
Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin, the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart,
and the Menzies Centre for Health Policy in Sydney and Canberra. In 2014, Griffith University and the
Menzies Foundation announced the establishment, in 2015, of the Menzies Health Institute
Queensland.
The Foundation also provides leadership through facilitating workshops and initiatives on matters of
national importance. This includes memorial initiatives that support the legacy and history of Sir
Robert Menzies.
The Menzies Foundation is a Company Limited by Guarantee and is governed by a Board of voluntary
directors.
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Our history
Robert Gordon Menzies spent his childhood in the small town of Jeparit in rural Victoria. From the
age of 13, Bob Menzies secured scholarships to complete his secondary and tertiary education in
Melbourne. He went on to an outstanding life of public service in law and politics and national
leadership as Prime Minister.
His extraordinary story exemplifies the transformative power of education. It has been the inspiration
for the Menzies Foundation in supporting more than 180 talented young Australians since 1982 with
prestigious Menzies scholarships. Many Menzies scholars are now the leaders of their generation in
their various fields of endeavour. Awards have been made to recipients from every State and Territory
in Australia.
More information about the Menzies Foundation can be found at: www.menziesfoundation.org.au
Our vision
As a catalyst for achievement, the Foundation’s vision is to identify and promote the next generation
of Australian leaders, invest in world class health research and advance initiatives of national
importance.
THE POSITION
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this new position is to provide support to small to medium sized initiatives that support
and advance the Foundation’s core vision.
The position operates within a small team and is expected to also assist with basic duties to support
the day to day operations of the Foundation.
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Accountabilities and Responsibilities
These include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Communications Manager by:
 updating current and new content for the website,
 producing and assessing website reports and social media use,
 monitoring external media relevant to the Foundation’s work,
 other related tasks as directed.
Supporting the Office Manager by:
 administering the Foundation’s undergraduate Tertiary Scholarship Program,
 online archiving of historical content and managing external memorabilia, resource material
and copyright requests,
 maintaining stakeholder databases, including desktop research,
 administering scholar alumni database, membership and notices
 assisting with the organisation and servicing of Foundation events and meetings
 assisting with administrative tasks as directed and required, eg, scholarship and general
enquiries, travel bookings, coordinating maintenance and services personnel
Additional responsibilities include:
 working with external organisations and donors,
 assisting with fundraising strategies,
 providing administrative support to other activities and personnel as part of working in a small
team.
Additional Information
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Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
Some out of hours work will be required.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
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CEO
Office Manager
Communications Manager
External
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Website contractors
Government bodies
Philanthropic trusts and foundations
Universities
Donors
Community/supporters
Scholarship alumni
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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Selection Criteria
Essential
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Tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to this position.
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High level of competency in IT and use of a range of current office computer packages, webbased tools and databases.
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Demonstrated experience with content management systems, online communications
including social media, websites and e-communication techniques.
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Demonstrated experience in working with donors.
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Demonstrated donor and stakeholder database management.
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Understanding of media and exposure to media monitoring.
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Demonstrated project management or event management capability.
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Workplace flexibility including the ability to multi-task and work with a small team.
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Excellent written and verbal skills with an ability to deal with people at all levels.
Desirable
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Experience with annual giving and bequest programs.
Scholarship administration experience.
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Self-motivated and self-directed.
APPLICATIONS
Please address the Selection Criteria and include two referee names and contact details.
Address all applications to:
Chief Executive Officer
The Menzies Foundation
210 Clarendon Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Or email the application to: office@menziesfoundation.org.au
Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 5pm.
This is a readvertised position. Previous applicants need not apply.
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