Advisor, Global Freedom Network

Company Description

About Us

Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia’s largest philanthropies, with AUD $2.5 billion committed to a range of global initiatives. Our team comprises over 250 employees across seven locations.

Walk Free tackles one of the world’s largest and most complex human rights issues requires serious strategic thinking. We approach this challenge by integrating world class research with direct engagement with some of the world’s most influential government, business and religious leaders. We invest our time and resources in a collaborative manner to drive behaviour and legislative change to impact the lives of the estimated 50 million people living in modern slavery today.

Global Freedom Network (GFN) is the faith-based arm of Walk Free. We recognise that faith can play a vital role in fighting modern slavery. We empower faith leaders to work in collaboration with government, business, and civil sectors to fight modern slavery. By building relationships and collaborating with faith leaders and faith-based organisations we believe we can increase awareness, understanding, impact, and action.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Global Freedom Network, Walk Free, you will actively contribute to a high-performing team, facilitating and coordinating a range of critical tasks and projects in support of Walk Free and the Global Freedom Network. Working productively and efficiently, collaborating closely with other Focus & Enabler areas and Corporate Services as part of our matrix structure across and championing our One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to execute a content strategy aligned with Minderoo’s strategic goals.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Head of Global Freedom Network to manage internal and external partnerships. Acts as a liaison with internal and external partners, grantees, stakeholders and consultants.
• Managing daily workflow and project management, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities; ensures tasks and deliverables are being met and follows up on action items.
• Walk Free is a global organisation, a willingness to work non-standard business hours to accommodate the different time zones of our stakeholders/partners and team is required.
• Manages logistics, scheduling and planning of events including coordinating arrangements for participants and disseminating materials for high level events as needed.
• Records and data management including, but not limited to, management of the team’s Microsoft Teams pages, SharePoint site, maintaining an organised filing system, tracking, and prioritising tasks and projects.
• Managing GFN’s resources including website, phone app and collateral.
• Providing operational support, including maintaining an organised virtual filing system, creates team meeting agendas, captures notes and action items from key meetings/convenings, process financial expenses, and manage administration of new partners.
• Calendar management including meetings with participants in multiple time zones, both internal and external to the foundation.
• Working with the Head of Global Freedom Network to fulfill Walk Free and the Global Freedom Network's strategic priorities including day-to-day and long-term goals.

Qualifications

About You

Walk Free and GFN are constantly growing and evolving so if you thrive on change, love to tackle new areas of work and have a nimble and agile work approach this could be the perfect fit! 

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, who values relationship building and works collaboratively.

You will be well versed in complex project management, high level communication including strong writing skills, digital skills will be highly regarded.

In addition, you will have:

• A willingness to work non-standard business hours to accommodate the different time zones of our stakeholders/partners and team is required.
• Solution oriented mindset that focuses on finding practical and effective solutions to challenges.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• An accountable and adaptable mindset, with the ability to balance quality of work with meeting deadlines, making the best use of time and resources.
• Demonstrated writing skills and ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Exceptional communication, business writing and presentation skills.
• Advanced skills with MS office suite including Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• A positive, proactive attitude that sees you respond well to change and take initiative.

Additional Information

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity and highlighting your relevant experience.

Applications close: Friday 20th September 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation uses a hybrid work model. Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.