About us The South Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (SAAEH) brings together a range of people and organisations committed to taking action to end homelessness in South Australia. We are a community of practice, or network, which supports the implementation of the Advance to Zero Framework in South Australia, as pioneered by the Adelaide Zero Project. This framework has been developed by communities across Australia learning lessons from their efforts to end homelessness, combined with the successful efforts of communities who have ended homelessness in North America.
The Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) is an independent champion for preventing and ending homelessness in Australia. We recognise that the scale of homelessness in Australia is both preventable and solvable and that despite the common misconception to the contrary, we can end homelessness in Australia.
Since 2013, the AAEH have supported individuals, organisations, governments and local communities across Australia to work collaboratively across sectors to end homelessness – not just at an individual level, but systemically. Specifically, we work to prevent, reduce and end homelessness by ensuring that everyone has access to the housing and support they need, so that any future incidents of homelessness are rare, brief and once-off. This is how we define an end to homelessness.
Through the Advance to Zero Campaign, our Allied Networks that includes the SAAEH, and our Training and Advisory Services, we support local communities to demonstrate that ending homelessness is possible.
Job Description This role provides administration support to existing and emerging communities in the Advance to Zero movement in South Australia and nationally. It works closely with the Adeaide Zero Project Manager, SAAEH Backbone team, AAEH Chief Operating Officer, Projects and Communications Lead and the National AtoZ Manager.
Key responsibilities of this position involve providing a wide variety of administrative tasks associated with planning and coordinating meetings, training, and other events for the SAAEH. The position works closely with a range of stakeholders to draft agendas, prepare correspondence and minutes, and support the day-to-day administration and other needs. It will provide support to the major events of the SAAEH and AAEH through liaison with event partners and sponsors, management of venue bookings, and development and maintenance of event management systems and communications.
This role will provide a broad range of support for the internal Advance to Zero team in SA and nationally and external project partners.
This position is based in Adelaide, and there will be a need for some interstate travel.
What you'll do Support the delivery and administration of the Advance to Zero projects in South Australia and nationally by:
Supporting the National AtoZ manager and SA Senior Manager, including some calendar management.Liaising with key project and event partnersPreparing papers and briefings for project related meetings, take minutes and meeting notes.Writing and editing correspondence, governance papers and other communications materials.Developing and maintaining integrity and structure of documentation within SharePoint and Google drive, documenting processes, maintaining records of the projects and their activities.Handling confidential information in line with AAEH's code of conduct.Supporting event management including venue booking, ticketing and other activities Organising travel arrangements for staff and guests for training, events and stakeholder meetings.Promoting effective working relationships with other agencies and key stakeholders.Supporting the SAAEH's social media activities.Assisting team members with other administration duties as required.Contributing to the public profile of the AtoZ movementPromote, participate in and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Work as an effective and valued member of the AAEH team, in a culturally sensitive way.
Travel interstate and other duties as required from time to time
What you'll bring An interest in ending homelessness and an understanding of working collaboratively. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, and experience in report writing.Exceptional organisation skills to use initiative, coordinate concurrent activities, manage competing demands, and meet timeframes and timely reporting.High level of attention to detail and ability to multitask.Highly developed written and verbal communication.Experience in coordinating events in a busy, results-driven and continuously improving environment.Demonstrated competency in the use of various software, applications, and databases – including Microsoft Office and Google Suite, as well as various stakeholder and project management software.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player. Willingness to embrace and actively support the unique culture and values of working in a collective impact space.Relevant qualification in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience which demonstrates strengths in the criteria listed.What's in it for you Generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks of annual leaveSalary Packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annumBe a part of the National movement to end homelessness in AustraliaFlexible working arrangementsHow to Apply: Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter and apply today. Applications will be reviewed as received so you are encouraged to apply without delay. Only applications through Seek will be considered.
For all enquiries, please contact Carman Wilson via email at [email protected].
We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and/or Lived experience of homelessness. Employment with AAEH is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks.