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October E-News
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Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
September E-News
Read the full newsletter HERE.
Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
E-New August
Read the full newsletter HERE.
Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
July Enews
Read the full newsletter HERE.
Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
June E-News
Read the full newsletter HERE.
Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
May ENews
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Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter, CLICK HERE.
The newsletter will go to your inbox once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.
Adult Education Coordinator
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Adult Education Coordinator
Award: Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) Enterprise Agreement
Hours: 20 hours per week. Includes some Saturday work (paid at penalty rates). Note that teaching on Permaculture courses and workshops is renumerated separately to these hours.
Salary: NSCF Enterprise Agreement Level 3, $27.29/hr, plus entitlements (e.g., leave, super) as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement.
Contract Position: Permanent Part-time
Responsible to: Education & Farming Manager
Work Location: Northey Street City Farm, Windsor, Brisbane.
Person
The Adult Education Coordinator should be a passionate educator with excellent communication and people management skills. They will have a thorough understanding of Permaculture principles and practices, and the ability to develop these into engaging and profitable Education and Workshop Programs.
Organisation
Established in 1994, Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) is a non-profit community organisation for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the principles of Permaculture through practical, hands-on experience. Join an enthusiastic, passionate group of people to work on one of Australia’s largest city farms; a Permaculture site on 6 acres, established kitchen and market gardens as well as orchards and wood-lot, plus Brisbane’s only Organic Sunday Markets. NSCF is also a community hub that facilitates the development of social connections and new skills for volunteers and participants in a variety of programs.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide overall coordination of the Adult Education Program at NSCF to ensure the program meets NSCF’s values and goals. The program currently includes the “Sustainable Living Workshop Program”, the “Permaculture Education Program” and occasional external educational activities.
- Assist with preparation and monitoring of the Adult Education Program budget, process payments and recommend new education programs and projects (including grant opportunities) to the Education & Farming Manager.
- Develop and implement new adult education activities at NSCF.
- Ensure course and student records are maintained.
- Work with the Education & Farming Manager to manage staffing for the Adult Education Program, including recruitment, induction, conflict resolution, timetabling and training.
- Arrange and facilitate Adult Education Program meetings with teachers as required, and support them to deliver enjoyable, interesting and informative Permaculture education experiences.
- Support Adult Education Program participants as appropriate.
- Work with the Education & Farming Manager to develop and distribute promotional material about the Education Program at various events, both on and off site.
- Work with the Promotions and Administration Co-ordinator to maintain the education pages on the NSCF website and promote the program on social media.
- Attend Education and Farming Group meetings as required and report to Education & Farming Manager monthly.
- Liaise with the other teams about requirements for particular courses and workshops.
- Supervise the volunteer librarian to operate the NSCF Education Library.
- Liaise externally with educational institutions and interested organisations to promote and develop the NSCF Education Program.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Qualifications: Permaculture Design Certificate
- Teaching and facilitation experience
- Project organising experience, including formulating & monitoring budgets
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A current Queensland “Blue Card” (Working with Children Check) or a willingness to obtain one.
Desirable
- Experience in supervising staff or volunteers
- Experience in program development
- Experience working in community organisations
- Permaculture design, implementation and gardening experience
Applications
- Applications must address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each)
- Please also include a CV with at least two referees
- Applications are due by 4pm Wednesday 14 June 2023
- Proposed start is late June 2023
- For further information, please contact Emma Brindal: edufarm.mgr@nscf.org.au
- Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people are encouraged to apply.
Winter Solstice Festival 2023
The Winter Solstice Festival is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
We’re excited to announce that Northey Street City Farm will be hosting our annual Winter Solstice Festival! It’s a time for our community to come together and celebrate the changing of the season, as we welcome the longer days and the growing light.
We’ll be opening up the Farm to offer workshops, performances, and exciting spaces to explore.
We’re honoured to be a part of your community and the creativity that comes with it during this special event. Come and join in on the festivities, connect with others and share in the community spirit.
We can’t wait to see you!
More information and tickets available here.
Finance Coordinator
Do you have amazing financial management skills? Love communicating with a diverse range of people? Are you highly organised, efficient, and motivated? Apply now to join us at the Farm as our new Finance Coordinator!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Finance Coordinator
Award: Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) Enterprise Agreement
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay rate: NSCF Enterprise Agreement Level 3, $26.89/hr, plus entitlements (e.g. leave, super) as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement
Contract Position: Permanent Part-time
Responsible to: Enterprise & Support Manager
PERSON
The Finance Coordinator should be an efficient, highly motivated and organised individual who communicates well and enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
The person will need the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment and have high level skills in financial management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Manage the financial accounting, filing and reporting systems of the Farm
● Organise cash handling processes, especially at events
● Provide information to managers to assist with preparation and monitoring of annual and program budgets, as required
● Prepare required financial reports in an accurate and timely fashion
● Ensure that all internal and external financial accountability requirements are met (those of constitution, legislation, funding bodies)
● Assist Management Committee Treasurer as required in managing Farm finances
● Provide general training for budget management, and prepare for and contribute to the Farm’s annual budget and planning processes
● Administer finances for NSCF, including receipting and banking all received monies, payment of wages and associated costs, payment of all accounts by agreed process and reimbursement for agreed allowable costs
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
● Ensure that there are suitable financial systems (structures and processes) in place. This includes ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and documentation is filed in a manner which makes for easy retrieval and auditing
● Ensure financial systems are accessible to those responsible for finances, programs and budgets
● Keep all records of organisational financial transactions and ensure accurate bookkeeping
IN CONSULTATION WITH THE TREASURER
● Initiate strategies for managing any surplus funds to maximise return to the Farm
● Address banking issues, including ensuring currency of signatories to bank accounts
● Report and communicate with funding bodies and government departments as required by agreements and legislation
● Action finance related correspondence
● Prepare financials for submission to auditor
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (SELECTION CRITERIA)
Essential
● Experience in managing financial accounting and reporting systems, including payroll
● Experience in developing budgets and managing financial systems for small business or
community organisations
● Intermediate-to-advanced skills in using MYOB, Word, Excel, Outlook and Xero
● Ability to efficiently coordinate a range of tasks in a well organised manner
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate well within a diverse
community
Desirable
● Experience working in community/not-for-profit organisations
● Possess a general understanding of Permaculture or a willingness to learn
● Willingness to contribute to other areas of the Farm’s activities
APPLICATIONS
Applications must individually address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each).
Please also include a CV with at least two referees.
Applications due: 1pm Thursday 11 May 2023
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 16 May 2023
Proposed role induction date (paid): Monday 22 May 2023
Proposed start date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
For further information, please contact Simon Calcinai on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au
Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people are encouraged to apply.
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