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Education and Farming Manager

 

 

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Education and Farming Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay rate: NSCF Award Agreement Manager Level, $ 30.00 per hour, plus entitlements, which include superannuation, annual leave, personal leave and training allowance.
Contract Position: Permanent part time
Responsible to: Management Committee

Person
The Education and Farming Manager should have a background in management, preferably in the community / not-for-profit / social enterprise sector. The person will possess high level communication skills to interact effectively with people both internal and external to the organisation. They should have a working knowledge of community-based education and experience in Permaculture or organic gardening. They will be experienced in both managing day-to-day operations and driving medium-term strategic directions.

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 hands-on experience. Join an enthusiastic, passionate group of people to work on one of Australia’s largest city farms – a Permaculture site on 2 Ha with established kitchen and market gardens, orchards and woodlot, plus a nursery and Brisbane’s only Organic Farmers’ Market. 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.

Role
The Education and Farming Manager’s role is to oversee and coordinate the Education and Farming team, which coordinates all education programs provided by NSCF and manages all gardens, orchards, bush revegetation, animal systems, buildings, grounds and infrastructure on the farm site. The manager is also jointly responsible, with the Enterprise and Support manager, for the operational management of the whole organisation. The Education and Farming team staff currently includes the Site Coordinator, the Adult Education Coordinator and the Youth Education Coordinator, as well as casual employees, contractors, volunteers and work experience participants.

The position is for 30 hrs/week, which must include Thursdays. Occasional weekend work is required. Timing of working hours can be flexible according to season and farm requirements. This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

Responsibilities
● Manage staff and volunteers within the Education and Farming Team, including developing annual work plans and setting performance targets.
● Oversee the recruitment, training, allocation and support of volunteers and work experience participants for the whole Farm.
● Oversee the development and delivery of educational programs
● Oversee the planning, construction and management of the gardens, orchards, buildings, grounds and infrastructure, in accordance with Permaculture and organic principles.
● Liaise with Brisbane City Council on leasing and site related issues.
● Prepare and manage the team’s budget and be accountable for any team-related cash handling systems.
● Contribute to the development, enactment, and review of key policy documents to guide activities on the Farm.
● Meet with the other manager (Enterprise and Support) twice-monthly to ensure harmonious co-management of whole-of-farm issues.
● Report monthly, and be answerable, to the Management Committee, and participate in monthly Whole of Farm meetings.

Selection Criteria

Essential
● Management experience and skills, preferably in a social enterprise or community organisation, including planning, budgeting, financial management, team building, staff coordination, volunteer supervision, meeting facilitation and conflict resolution.
● Demonstrated success in recruiting, involving, and supporting volunteers.
● Experience of delivering or coordinating education programs.
● Experience in organic gardening or farming, preferably in the subtropics.
● Hold a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) or be willing to acquire one.
● Willingness to have a criminal background check and to obtain a Working with Children blue card.
● Hold a current First Aid certificate or be willing to acquire one.
● Current drivers’ licence

Desirable
● Experience of working or volunteering in community organisations
● Project management skills.
● Skills and experience in OH&S practices.

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 4pm Friday 27 January 2023.
• Proposed start date is mid – February 2023.
• For further information, please contact Ronni Martin on educationandsupport.mgr@nscf.org.au or on (07) 3857 8775 (Tues – Thurs)

• Please submit application electronically to: projects@nscf.org.au

Hard copies may be sent to: Education and Farming Manager Application, Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

Phone: (07) 3857 8775 Email: info@nscf.org.au Web: www.nscf.org.au

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Events Coordinator

 

 

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Events Coordinator 

Award: Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) Staff Agreement 

Hours: 4 hours per week. Extra hours will be available close to the major events. (The applicant might be required to work some weekends) 

Pay rate: NSCF Enterprise Agreement Level 3, $26.89/hr, and entitlements as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement 

Contract Position: Project Part-time (to 30 June 2023) 

Responsible to: Enterprise Team Manager 

Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community farm in the inner-city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy, and participate in, using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands-on experience.

Purpose of Position

The Events Coordinator will be responsible for designing, coordinating and delivering events at the Farm including the Summer and Winter Solstice events. The role will be responsible for all aspects of the events from programme design, logistics and sourcing of workshop presenters, bands and stallholders. The person in the role will be expected to undertake all facets of event management, under the support and guidance of the Enterprise & Events Manager and Events reference group when necessary. Key aspects of the role will be alignment to the organisation’s belief, vision, values and purpose; organisation skills; budget control, and relationship management.

Person

The Events Coordinator should have excellent communication and people management skills, with a sound understanding of events management and a demonstrated ability to manage and market a successful event.  The Events Coordinator should have a passion for event and festival coordination. This role will be responsible for supervising volunteers to assist with the event. The successful candidate will ideally be reliable, an enthusiastic self-starter who is willing to work with our community to meet the financial, social and environmental objectives of the Farm. This person will have initiative and be open to sharing their practical skills and experiences with a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Enterprise Manager, develop and implement an event project management plan for each major event. This plan to include: 

  • Marketing 
  • Site, infrastructure & logistics 
  • Education activities & presentations 
  • Council and other permits 
  • Entertainment, parade & bonfire 
  • Event bookings 
  • Risks 
  • Work within the planned budget 
  • Manage all event stakeholders appropriately 
  • Report as required, at a minimum monthly, to the Enterprise Team Manager 
  • Supervise volunteers  
  • Ensure that all documents, processes and procedures are uploaded and maintained online to ensure continuity of events 

Selection Criteria (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Essential 

  • Demonstrated experience in events management and marketing. 
  • Excellent communication and writing skills. 
  • Problem solving skills related to events management. 
  • Supervisory and leadership skills.  
  • Computer skills, especially event management and online document management software. 

 Desirable 

  • Events management or project management qualifications and/or experience 
  • Marketing qualifications and/or experience 
  • Experience in working in community-based organisations.

Physical Demands 

This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible. 

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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 4pm Thursday 8 September 2022 
  • Proposed start date is late September 2022  
  • For further information, please contact the Enterprise & Events Manager on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au 
  • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au  

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

www.nscf.org.au Phone: 07-38578775 Email: info@nscf.org.au

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June E-News

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Causal Youth Education Positions

 

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate well within a diverse community?  Would you like to deliver interesting and exciting educational opportunities to children and young people?

 

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                         Youth Educator

Employment:                Casual, as per NSCF Staff Agreement, Level 2

Day & Hours:                As required, including occasional weekends.

Pay rate:                          $29.99 per hour, with penalty rates paid on weekends

Contract Position:      Casual

Responsible to:             Youth Education Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

  • Deliver activities to visiting groups on site at NSCF, and occasionally at other sites.

General Tasks

  • Liaise with the Youth Education Co-ordinator about the content and activities for each session.
  • Set up and pack up any equipment required for the activity or program.
  • Deliver activities and tours for school and other groups, and other educational programs (eg. Earth Kids).
  • Deliver offsite educational activities.
  • Be aware of potential safety issues and follow the relevant parts of the NSCF Youth Risk Management Plan, model safe behaviour and report any incidents to the Youth Education Coordinator.
  • Undertake program evaluation and planning sessions as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential

  • Familiarity with, or willingness to become familiar with the Northey Street City Farm site and activities that are held on it.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of permaculture / sustainable agricultural practices and/or sustainability.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate well within a diverse community.
  • A current Queensland “Blue Card” (Working with Children Check) or have a willingness to obtain one.

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching or working with young people.
  • Experience working in community/not-for-profit organisations.
  • Possess a Permaculture Design Certificate.

 Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community project on the banks of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek in the inner city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience.

NSCF Vision: All living sustainably

NSCF Purpose: Our purpose is to be an inspirational working model of a community-based urban permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability.

Applications:

  • Email Emma Brindal: education@nscf.org.au including a brief paragraph describing how you meet the requirements and a CV. 
  • Applications are due 4pm Tuesday 16 August 2022.
  • For further information, please contact Emma Brindal:  education@nscf.org.au

www.nscf.org.au           Phone: 07-38578775      Email: info@nscf.org.au

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