Program Assistant - International Programme

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Introduction:
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family. We also deliver education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects, in partnership, to promote the rights of marginalised people in the pacific.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Study leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

Description:
About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic, solution orientated, proactive and adaptable program assistant to support our International Programme. The role requires someone who has great orgnisational and time management skills, confident communication skills and able to engage with other people of all levels. The successful candidate will have a non-judgemental and empowering manner who is looking to build on their existing skillset.

About the role

• Permanent part time position (24 hours per week)
• Base full time salary: $62,393 - $64,316 (salary is based on experience)

The primary role of the International Program Assistant is to provide administrative and operational support in the delivery of high-quality international projects to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of communities in the Pacific region. The International Program Assistant position offers a great development opportunity for a new graduate or early career professional to build international project coordination experience.

To Apply

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tanya Montoya on tanyam@fpnsw.org.au

Skills and Experiences:
Selection Criteria
Essential

• Minimum 2 years' previous experience in a customer service, administrative or project support role
• High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in using collaboration tools and in the Microsoft office suite
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
• Proven planning, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Interest in reproductive and sexual health rights
• Must have full permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable

• A new graduate in international development, public health or related field or tertiary student enrolled in international development, public health or related field

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role