* Based to Kyabram Fauna Park
* Ongoing full-time
* Salary from $80,942 p.a. + 11.5% superannuation
Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
The role offers support to the General Manager of Kyabram Fauna Park [KFP] as well as being the primary business administration officer coordinating the various administration duties for KFP. This also includes effectively managing a vast array of Governance and Administration systems and functions across KFP. This role ensures Kyabram Fauna Park operates within a broad range of standards and compliance obligations.
Key accountabilities of the role:
* Organisational and administration support to General Manager and some support to KFP Leadership Team as required.
* Organise staff, committee, project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
* Prepare all meeting schedules, administration and co-ordination for the above e.g. Terms of Reference co-ordination, minute taking, meeting paper proof reading, report writing, collation and preparation.
* Ensure KFP meets all compliance obligations through effective communication, training, records, management, procurement and reporting.
* Assisting all departments and agencies with compliance issues.
* Develop project plans for assigned projects, detailing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and success criteria in alignment with the ZV Project Management Framework, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and project objectives.
* Coordinating the finance, procurement, accounts payable and other financial administrative activities as required
The ideal candidate will have:
* Sound understanding of governance practices and knowledge of office protocols and procedures required.
* Be a proactive, detail orientated, highly organised and thorough person who requires minimal direction or supervision.
* Proven experience in a business administration role
* ISO or similar quality system experience
* Significant experience in the advance features of Microsoft Windows based applications including the creative, accurate use of and application of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and email systems.
* Experience with preparation and presentation of detailed reports
For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available on our current vacancies webpage at zoo.org.au/hr.
Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Paul Lavars, General Manager Kyabram Fauna Park plavars@zoo.org.au
Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 24 November 2024
At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via hrhelpdesk@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.