NSW Events Program Coordinator

About the Role

About us:
Ocean Heroes aims to improve the wellbeing of those on the autism spectrum and their families through surfing. We provide free surfing events around Australia, promoting a safe, unique and inclusive environment for our participants to build confidence whilst having fun. Learn more about Ocean Heroes here: https://youtu.be/d0TI3hjIjgY.

About the role:
Join the dynamic team at Ocean Heroes as the NSW Free Events Program Coordinator. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing a range of free surfing events for the neurodiverse community across New South Wales. The role will primarily be based across the Sydney metro beaches (Bondi, Manly, Maroubra and Cronulla), with regional growth along the East coast and into QLD. This position will involve fundraising activities/events throughout the year. Working closely with the NSW COO, you will play a vital part in delivering engaging, impactful experiences that align with the organisations mission.

What you'll be doing:
-Coordinating and running the Ocean Heroes NSW Free Events Program
-Coordinating and managing Ocean Heroes volunteer community
-Maintaining, purchasing, and managing equipment
-Assisting with sponsorship, partnerships, and grant opportunities
-Meeting with key stakeholders in NSW and QLD
-Assisting with organisation administration, marketing, and operations
-Working closely with NSW COO
-Attend to general administration duties


What we're looking for:

ESSENTIAL
-To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards volunteers, participants and families who attend Ocean Heroes Free Events program
-Competent and comfortable in the ocean and beach environment
-To be able to work well within a team environment
-Hold a valid NSW working with children check
-Hold a current NSW drivers license
-To have flexibility around work times and locations.
-To be able to travel for events and work weekends

DESIRABLE
-Comfortable setting up and hosting events
-Experience working within the NFP/charity sector

What we offer:
-Flexible work hours
-Salary Sacrificing options (Up to $15,600 per annum)
-Travel throughout NSW and QLD
-Working from home and shared office options
-The ability and opportunity to create programs from the ground up
-A very competitive hourly rate of pay with all statutory benefits catered for
-A work phone (iPhone) and laptop
-Access to the work vehicle for events and day-to-day operations

Applications should include a cover letter and resume which addresses the selection criteria in the job description, and should be addressed to Sam Moyle (Ocean Heroes NSW Events & Operations) - sam@oceanheroes.com.au

Your application should include the following questions:
-Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
-Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
-Are you available to travel for this role when required?
-Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
-Do you have the right to work in Australia?
-Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
-How many years' experience do you have as a program coordinator?
-Do you hold any First Aid accreditations?

Applications to be sent before COB on the 31/10/2024. Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately and Ocean Heroes reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Apply now to be part of our exciting journey! Email sam@oceanheroes.com.au