For over 25 years, Bravehearts has been a leading voice in child protection. The impact of our work drives us towards our Vision of a world where people, communities, and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. We are dedicated to creating a brighter, safer future where children are free from sexual harm.
Our Community Engagement and Fundraising (CEF) team plays a central role in sustaining this work. We are looking for a professional and motivated Administration Assistant to support our mission and join our CEF team on a part time basis (22.8 hours per week). We can offer flexibility on the work hours/days.
Reporting to the Head of Community Engagement, this is an opportunity for an organised, values-driven professional to take ownership of our volunteer program while providing broad administrative support to a small, purpose-led team. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, with the confidence to manage competing demands and the judgement to communicate priorities effectively.
Key responsibilities of the Administration Assistant:
- Responsibility for the end-to-end coordination of the CEF volunteer program, including recruitment, screening, onboarding, ongoing support and recognition.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer enquiries, providing timely and professional responses via phone, email and in person.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records within the CRM system (Better Impact), including tracking and reporting on volunteer hours, contributions and impact.
- Support the development and maintain volunteer policies, handbooks and role-specific resources
- Support event coordinators with volunteer deployment at major events.
- Assist with the ordering, fulfilment, stocktake, and distribution of promotional merchandise.
- Assist with the preparation of board reports, funding submissions, corporate partnership materials and other strategic CEF documents.
- Support the Fundraising Campaign Coordinator with donor reporting, strategic email marketing campaigns, the development and delivery of annual donor communication plans and the execution of annual fundraising appeals.
- Assist with the coordination of internal meetings and logistics.
Skills and experience required to succeed:
- Previous administration experience (1 -3 years).
- Demonstrated experience coordinating volunteers highly favourable.
- Excellent communication abilities coupled with a strong aptitude for diligent follow up and fostering meaningful connections.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while delivering comprehensive administrative support to ensure seamless operations (in a fast-moving setting would be advantageous).
- Proficiency in CRM systems and data management. Experience with Better Impact highly regarded.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, manage stakeholder expectations and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Possess a driver’s licence and the right to work in Australia.
- Eligibility for a Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!
- Enjoy free onsite parking and bonus professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Our team celebrates one another through a peer-driven appreciation & recognition program, with monthly and annual awards for those who exemplify our values.
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
How to apply?
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience
across the key responsibilities.
- We encourage you to access the full position description on our careers page before applying: https://bravehearts.org.au/careers/positions-available/
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained.
Bravehearts is committed to fostering a truly inclusive and diverse workplace that is dedicated to fostering a culture where every voice and every child is valued, respected, and safe from
harm. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all diverse or minority backgrounds, to join us in creating safe, supportive environments that make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Bravehearts is a child-safe organisation and we have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse. All Bravehearts employees must have a current Working with Children Check (relevant to the state/territory where the work is being completed) and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. These will need to be completed prior to commencement.
