The role of the Work for the Dole (WFD) Coordinator is to facilitate maintenance of the gardens, orchards, green waste, animals, buildings and utilities through supervision of Work for the Dole participants in a range of organic gardening, construction and maintenance tasks in liaison with the Green Team Coordinator.

Applications close Monday 13 September.  Continue reading for full job details.

Position Description

Position: Work for the Dole Coordinator
Hours: 9 hours per week (2 days) Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Pay rate: NSCF Award Agreement Level 1 $25 per hour permanent part-time position, plus entitlements
Contract Position: Six month contract with a review in three months
Responsible to: Team Coordinators and Management Committee
Closing date: Monday 13th September 2010, 4:00 pm
Term: 6 months contract (may be on-going, depending on funding)

Specific Duties

1. Coordinate the Work for the Dole program.

2. Liaise with the Operations Team regarding the involvement of volunteers, and kitchen activities.

3. Liaise with the Green Team Coordinator to facilitate the maintenance of the gardens, orchards, animal systems, green waste, buildings, tools, vehicle and utilities at NSCF with Work for the Dole (WFD) participants.

General Duties

1. Work towards achieving the general aims of Northey Street City Farm Association Inc.

2. Facilitate green waste and a range of organic gardening, construction and maintenance tasks.

3. Work as a member of a team of other workers, volunteers and members of the Management Committee.

4. Participate in planning, review or evaluation of projects and other activities of the organisation, as required. This may require attendance at meetings out of hours.

5. Administrative duties associated with the performance of the position’s specific duties.

6. Liaise and Report regularly to Team Coordinators and as necessary to the Operations Team.

7. Attend meetings as required

8. Carry out other duties as required from time to time.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated skill in working supportively with people from diverse backgrounds.

2. Qualifications and/or demonstrated ability in Permaculture, orchard maintenance and/or horticulture.

3. Demonstrated ability in maintenance of buildings, utilities and tools.

4. Project supervision experience, preferably including projects involving unemployed people.

5. Experience of, and commitment to, working or volunteering in community organisations.

6. Ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate projects.

7. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

8. Well-developed verbal, written and computer communication skills.

Applications

Applicants should address the each selection criteria in no more than three A-4 pages.

Please include a CV with at least two referees.

All applications should be received by 4:00 pm on Monday 13 September 2010.

Emailed applications to: info@nscf.org.au

Hard copies may be sent to Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, Qld. 4030

Interviews

Shortlisted applicatnts will be notified on evening of Monday 13 September. It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted on the afternoon of Wednesday 15 September.

Starting Time

The role commences on Tuesday 21 September, or as soon as possible afterwards

Additional Information

Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) is an urban community garden run on Permaculture principles and is situated on the banks of the Brisbane River. Activities including volunteering and work programs, Permaculture and horticulture courses, a Coffee Shop, Organic Market, garden nursery and various festivals. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience.

NSCF Mission Statement

We are a dynamic, creative and diverse city farm based on mutuality, innovation and environmental sustainability.

NSCF Vision

We aim to create a working model of a cooperative, community based, urban permaculture farm which demonstrates, promotes, educates, celebrates and advocates for environmental and economic sustainability in a healthy, diverse and supportive community.

For further information please contact:

16 Victoria Street Windsor Qld 4030

Phone: (07)3857 8775
Fax: (07)3857 8108
Email: info@nscf.org.au