CAREERS

• Are you naturally creative, with a passion for video and all things social media?
• Want to join one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative not-for-profits?
• Want to come to work knowing you’re making a difference and changing the way people give?

In the last 12 months, GIVIT has coordinated the donation of more than 1.7 million items through over 4,600 organisations to help people in need. In doing so, we’ve diverted 550 tonnes of items from landfill. And we’re growing fast. Want to come along for the ride?

You’re passionate about using amazing content and social media to inspire an audience and create positive social change. You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and use your talents to keep content fresh. You’re able to turn out great creative (video, assets and copy) quickly.

Our standard is high-quality, big-hearted engaging content that converts, so you have to be willing to challenge yourself consistently to raise the bar — for yourself and our team. You love people, being creative, being a fierce champion for changing the face of giving in Australia.

This role will involve everything from storyboarding, shooting and editing video content to tell GIVIT’s story, to identifying content needs, gaps and requirements, and contributing to the team editorial calendar.

As a part of our team, you’ll wear many hats and have the opportunity to help grow and shape the future of GIVIT. The only limit is your drive, commitment and imagination.

Does this describe you?

• You love videography and you love social media, especially TikTok and Instagram.
• You like staying on top of what’s trending on socials.
• You’re organised. You can juggle multiple projects, and plan and prioritise do deliver to deadlines.
• You’re a clear communicator.
• You’re comfortable in front of a camera!
• You know how to write, review and edit social media content for different channels.
• You’re focused on getting the details right. You check things twice to avoid letting things slip through the cracks.
• The phrase “that’s not my job” is not part of your vocabulary.
• You do great work autonomously and as part of a highly collaborative team (you’ll need to do both here!).
• You’re a go-getter – always looking for ways to add value, do better work, build others up and make the world a better place.
• You have a strong desire to learn, upskill and grow.
• Reading this job ad is getting you excited!

What’s on offer for you?

• Enormous job satisfaction knowing the tangible difference you make every day to people in need.
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A passionate, fun team culture. We love celebrating each other’s wins, we even have a Teams channel dedicated to just that!
• A dog-friendly office.
• Work amongst a (growing) professional and highly skilled team that’s committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Education & Qualifications

• Multimedia skills including video production, editing and graphic design.
• Working knowledge of image and video editing software such as Adobe Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva (or similar).

Interested?

Applications close 15th July 2022. Please email hr@givit.org.au to receive and read the Position Description. Please then apply via SEEK with your CV and an amazing cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role in regard to the position description. Please also include links to, or examples of recent work.

Want to make a real difference in Victorian communities? Do you have the “can do” attitude and drive to take the lead in GIVIT's Victorian disaster recovery space?

• Join one of Australia's fastest-growing not-for-profits
• Home-based position
• Become an integral part of an energised, existing, and dynamic culture

Your varied work week will see you raising GIVIT's profile in Victoria, building relationships with government agencies, charities, and corporate and community donors, and driving and securing donations of goods and funds to meet disaster recovery and charity needs. You’ll also oversee GIVIT's Victorian Disaster Recovery Service contract with the Victorian Government ensuring all donated offers of goods and services are managed effectively to meet genuine need after natural disasters.

In this role you will:

• Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with state and local government, recovery agencies, charity networks and corporate donors.
• Manage or oversee partnerships with charities and community organisations across Victoria to build their capacity and meet the needs of their clients.
• Lead GIVIT's Victorian team to support local government, charities and community organisations in preparation for, and recovery from, natural disasters, drought and emergencies.
• Manage GIVIT’s Victorian team to deliver on key GIVIT programs such as domestic violence, digital inclusion, COVID and Indigenous.
• Ensure you meet all agreed Victorian service level agreements including key performance measures and all reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities for ensuring the sustainability of GIVIT services.
• Build relationships and enhance GIVIT's reputation across all stakeholder groups, ensuring the organisation's brand is protected.
• Play a key role in risk management.
• Ensure effective management of human, financial and physical resources.
• Act as a media spokesperson, as required, and represent GIVIT in a variety of settings, including media opportunities, public forums, events and conferences.
• Work with GIVIT's Marketing and Communication team to raise awareness of GIVIT day-to-day and GIVIT's Disaster Recovery Service.
• Report to the National Manager.

What's on offer for you?

• Enormous job satisfaction knowing the tangible difference you make every day to people in need.
• Work amongst a (growing) professional and highly skilled team. We’re great at what we do and have fun along the way.
• Help change the way people give across Australia
• An attractive remuneration package, including salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax-free!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)

Skills and experience you possess:

• Key stakeholder relations are your thing! You love navigating your way at a senior level within state and local governments, recovery agencies, charities, corporates and local communities forming long-term collaborative and effective partnerships.
• Exceptional reporting skills, you know the importance of outstanding, accurate and timely reports.
• Next-level project management skills, show us your proven capacity in planning, implementing, reviewing and achieving project goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in managing government-contracted services and commitments.
• Skills to be a competent and effective media spokesperson and confident public speaker.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in fast-paced and rapidly changing work environments.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience (at least 5 years) in Disaster Management (Recovery), Business or related discipline.

Interested?

Applications close 27th June 2022. This is a home-based role with a preference for candidates living in Melbourne and willing to travel across Victoria as required. Candidates must have a current and valid driver's licence and their own vehicle. The position is a full-time 6-month contract with the potential opportunity to extend.

Please email hr@givit.org.au to receive and read the position description. Please then apply via SEEK with your CV and an amazing cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.