The PEV In-Country Program Support is responsible for providing administrative support to the in-country Program Lead and co-ordinator to ensure the smooth delivery of support services.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to the in-country team.
- Liaise with PEV applicants through official channels to provide support in the application process.
- Liaise with other members of the Consortium to assist as required, including helping applicants through the process of securing a job offer in Australia.
- Ensure the effective and efficient management of program resources, including project assets, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of project activities, events, and meetings.
- Support the preparation of administrative reports.
- Support the procurement and logistics processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contracting.
- Provide interpretation and translation services as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files.
- Other ad-hoc duties as required.
About you:
- At least 3 years of experience in administrative, procurement or logistical support
- Experience in the field of recruitment or Human Resources is desired
- Strong organisational, coordinator, and administrative skills
- Strong communication skills, including fluency in English plus local language/s
- Responsive and efficient with your time
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills, along with great time-management and problem solving
- Ability to work autonomously, yet thrive as part of a small team.
Why choose us?
Island Spirit Australia has a team spread through 10 countries in the Pacific region and Timor-Leste. Through its network of communities and businesses we are able to forge a strong understanding of the needs of the region from a local lens. Based in Melbourne, Australia our Management Consulting services have assisted business for over 20 years, from small family businesses to National corporations, we’ve helped companies understand their values and grow. Its subsidiary companies have won various awards in Financial Advice and Community Services.
As part of the team you will be joining an organisation that is committed to the sustainable growth of the countries in which it operates. Our motto is “Happy People. Happy Planet” our purpose is to help all people achieve personal happiness and create a ripple effect that changes the world.
Safeguarding:
We’re committed to ensuring that everyone who joins Island Spirit Australia – and the communities and clients we serve – are treated with respect and dignity. That their personal safety is assured and they can work free from threat of harm.
We take our obligations to uphold Australian Government standards of probity, safety and ethics seriously. Whether it's ending modern slavery, safeguarding children, promoting diversity or preventing corruption, our focus on governance is comprehensive.
All successful candidates will be subject to character and police checks, and must complete training in relevant policy areas prior to commencement.
All consultants engaged by Island Spirit Australia must demonstrate a commitment to the prevention of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (PSHEA) and the protection of children. Successful applicants will be required to complete criminal history/suitability screening checks, participate in a safeguarding orientation session, and sign the Island Spirit Australia Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Island Spirit Australia may seek information from agencies with which consultants have previously had engagement, and specifically discuss any conduct of concern in relation to safeguarding.
Start Date: 14th April.
Our team will review all applications and should your application be successful in progressing to the next stage, we will be in contact to discuss your experience further.
If your application is not successful, we will ensure that you are updated on the status of your application as quickly as we can via email.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
