Executive Assistant to the COO

Closing Date: 
Fri 30th Sep 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Organisation: 
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
c.harman@theoaktree.org, 03 9889 5677

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Who is Oaktree:
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make Poverty History zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • The Oaktree Foundation runs Generate and Schools 4 Schools - programs that engage deeply with more than one thousand young people around the country and through our curriculum creates dedicated and effective agents of change
  • The Oaktree Foundation coordinates one of Australia's biggest peer to peer fundraising campaigns, Live Below the Line which last year raised over 1 million dollars.


Position:
The role of the Chief Operations Officer is to determine Oaktree's strategic direction, and direct its operations in line with the strategy. In order to do this, the COO coordinates a team of seven State Directors - and works across all of our national programs and initiatives, ensuring that we successfully achieve our goals.
The COO is supported in this work by an Executive Assistant. This role will provide you with broad exposure to the full scope of Oaktree's work - you will work alongside Oaktree's highest level leaders, and contribute across all its initiatives. It will provide enviable exposure to high-level thinking in a significantly sized NGO. It's a role whose scope of responsibility, and level of contribution can be scaled upwards given the capability displayed by the person in the role.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Job Outline
As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer, you will provide high-level support, being responsible for:

  • Working with each State Management team to ensure the coordination and flow of information and priorities;
  • Taking responsibility for the infection of the organisation with an understanding of its strategic direction;
  • Developing and coordinating systems and processes that keep Oaktree functioning on a day to day basis;
  • Providing support to the COO in managing external relationships, and identifying new opportunities;
  • Taking on special projects that can grow Oaktree in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Timeliness and quality of internal communications
  • Level of initiative shown in development of systems and processes
  • Quality and timeliness of delivery of special projects
  • Alignment of organisation behind strategic direction


Skills required:

  • Excellent oral and written communication;
  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency;
  • Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
  • Integrity and passion;
  • Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships;
  • Commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.


It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

  • Experience in management and/or strategic planning;
  • Experience in communications;
  • Experience in developing and coordinating efficient and effective systems and processes;
  • Experience in relationship management, including situations of sponsorship and/or customer service.

What you get out of it:

  • Opportunity to make a positive contribution to our world
  • Opportunity to gain first-hand, high-level experience within an international aid and development organisation
  • Opportunity to play a significant role in Oaktree's work and take high-level responsibilities
  • Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!

Opportunities for growth:

  • Training and experience in project and relationship management, organisational operations and strategic planning
  • Access to aid and development literacy resources
  • Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment

Time commitment:
10-15 hours per week including one day per week in the Oaktree Victoria Office

  • This includes weekly meetings with the Chief Operations Officer
  • This role will be based in Melbourne
  • We are looking for individuals who can make at least a one year commitment to the position

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit:

  • A current CV of no more than 4 pages
  • At least one reference (written reference or contact details provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills


Applications must be received at c.harman@theoaktree.org

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

Questions
Claire Harman - Chief Operations Officer
c.harman@theoaktree.org
03 9889 5677

 

 

 

 

 
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Opportunity Type: 
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Closing Date: 
Fri 30th Sep 2011
Organisation Name: 
OakTree Foundation
Organisation: 
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
c.harman@theoaktree.org, 03 9889 5677
Opportunity Overview: 
Opportunity available to be trained grow many amazing skills in a positive environement. This role requires a lot of responsibility, drive and commitment and an interest in helping end global poverty.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Who is Oaktree:
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make Poverty History zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • The Oaktree Foundation runs Generate and Schools 4 Schools - programs that engage deeply with more than one thousand young people around the country and through our curriculum creates dedicated and effective agents of change
  • The Oaktree Foundation coordinates one of Australia's biggest peer to peer fundraising campaigns, Live Below the Line which last year raised over 1 million dollars.


Position:
The role of the Chief Operations Officer is to determine Oaktree's strategic direction, and direct its operations in line with the strategy. In order to do this, the COO coordinates a team of seven State Directors - and works across all of our national programs and initiatives, ensuring that we successfully achieve our goals.
The COO is supported in this work by an Executive Assistant. This role will provide you with broad exposure to the full scope of Oaktree's work - you will work alongside Oaktree's highest level leaders, and contribute across all its initiatives. It will provide enviable exposure to high-level thinking in a significantly sized NGO. It's a role whose scope of responsibility, and level of contribution can be scaled upwards given the capability displayed by the person in the role.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Job Outline
As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer, you will provide high-level support, being responsible for:

  • Working with each State Management team to ensure the coordination and flow of information and priorities;
  • Taking responsibility for the infection of the organisation with an understanding of its strategic direction;
  • Developing and coordinating systems and processes that keep Oaktree functioning on a day to day basis;
  • Providing support to the COO in managing external relationships, and identifying new opportunities;
  • Taking on special projects that can grow Oaktree in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Timeliness and quality of internal communications
  • Level of initiative shown in development of systems and processes
  • Quality and timeliness of delivery of special projects
  • Alignment of organisation behind strategic direction


Skills required:

  • Excellent oral and written communication;
  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency;
  • Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
  • Integrity and passion;
  • Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships;
  • Commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.


It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

  • Experience in management and/or strategic planning;
  • Experience in communications;
  • Experience in developing and coordinating efficient and effective systems and processes;
  • Experience in relationship management, including situations of sponsorship and/or customer service.

What you get out of it:

  • Opportunity to make a positive contribution to our world
  • Opportunity to gain first-hand, high-level experience within an international aid and development organisation
  • Opportunity to play a significant role in Oaktree's work and take high-level responsibilities
  • Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!

Opportunities for growth:

  • Training and experience in project and relationship management, organisational operations and strategic planning
  • Access to aid and development literacy resources
  • Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment

Time commitment:
10-15 hours per week including one day per week in the Oaktree Victoria Office

  • This includes weekly meetings with the Chief Operations Officer
  • This role will be based in Melbourne
  • We are looking for individuals who can make at least a one year commitment to the position

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit:

  • A current CV of no more than 4 pages
  • At least one reference (written reference or contact details provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills


Applications must be received at c.harman@theoaktree.org

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

Questions
Claire Harman - Chief Operations Officer
c.harman@theoaktree.org
03 9889 5677

 

 

 

 

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Contact Person: 
c.harman@theoaktree.org, 03 9889 5677
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Who is Oaktree:
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make Poverty History zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • The Oaktree Foundation runs Generate and Schools 4 Schools - programs that engage deeply with more than one thousand young people around the country and through our curriculum creates dedicated and effective agents of change
  • The Oaktree Foundation coordinates one of Australia's biggest peer to peer fundraising campaigns, Live Below the Line which last year raised over 1 million dollars.


Position:
The role of the Chief Operations Officer is to determine Oaktree's strategic direction, and direct its operations in line with the strategy. In order to do this, the COO coordinates a team of seven State Directors - and works across all of our national programs and initiatives, ensuring that we successfully achieve our goals.
The COO is supported in this work by an Executive Assistant. This role will provide you with broad exposure to the full scope of Oaktree's work - you will work alongside Oaktree's highest level leaders, and contribute across all its initiatives. It will provide enviable exposure to high-level thinking in a significantly sized NGO. It's a role whose scope of responsibility, and level of contribution can be scaled upwards given the capability displayed by the person in the role.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Job Outline
As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer, you will provide high-level support, being responsible for:

  • Working with each State Management team to ensure the coordination and flow of information and priorities;
  • Taking responsibility for the infection of the organisation with an understanding of its strategic direction;
  • Developing and coordinating systems and processes that keep Oaktree functioning on a day to day basis;
  • Providing support to the COO in managing external relationships, and identifying new opportunities;
  • Taking on special projects that can grow Oaktree in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Timeliness and quality of internal communications
  • Level of initiative shown in development of systems and processes
  • Quality and timeliness of delivery of special projects
  • Alignment of organisation behind strategic direction


Skills required:

  • Excellent oral and written communication;
  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency;
  • Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
  • Integrity and passion;
  • Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships;
  • Commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.


It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

  • Experience in management and/or strategic planning;
  • Experience in communications;
  • Experience in developing and coordinating efficient and effective systems and processes;
  • Experience in relationship management, including situations of sponsorship and/or customer service.

What you get out of it:

  • Opportunity to make a positive contribution to our world
  • Opportunity to gain first-hand, high-level experience within an international aid and development organisation
  • Opportunity to play a significant role in Oaktree's work and take high-level responsibilities
  • Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!

Opportunities for growth:

  • Training and experience in project and relationship management, organisational operations and strategic planning
  • Access to aid and development literacy resources
  • Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment

Time commitment:
10-15 hours per week including one day per week in the Oaktree Victoria Office

  • This includes weekly meetings with the Chief Operations Officer
  • This role will be based in Melbourne
  • We are looking for individuals who can make at least a one year commitment to the position

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit:

  • A current CV of no more than 4 pages
  • At least one reference (written reference or contact details provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills


Applications must be received at c.harman@theoaktree.org

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

Questions
Claire Harman - Chief Operations Officer
c.harman@theoaktree.org
03 9889 5677

 

 

 

 

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50
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Fri 30th Sep 2011
Organisation Name: 
OakTree Foundation
Organisation: 
State: 
Victoria
Contact Person: 
c.harman@theoaktree.org, 03 9889 5677
Opportunity Overview: 
Opportunity available to be trained grow many amazing skills in a positive environement. This role requires a lot of responsibility, drive and commitment and an interest in helping end global poverty.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Who is Oaktree:
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
We do this by supporting educational projects in developing communities, as well as bringing young people together to campaign on issues of global poverty in the Australian context.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and India. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make Poverty History zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • The Oaktree Foundation runs Generate and Schools 4 Schools - programs that engage deeply with more than one thousand young people around the country and through our curriculum creates dedicated and effective agents of change
  • The Oaktree Foundation coordinates one of Australia's biggest peer to peer fundraising campaigns, Live Below the Line which last year raised over 1 million dollars.


Position:
The role of the Chief Operations Officer is to determine Oaktree's strategic direction, and direct its operations in line with the strategy. In order to do this, the COO coordinates a team of seven State Directors - and works across all of our national programs and initiatives, ensuring that we successfully achieve our goals.
The COO is supported in this work by an Executive Assistant. This role will provide you with broad exposure to the full scope of Oaktree's work - you will work alongside Oaktree's highest level leaders, and contribute across all its initiatives. It will provide enviable exposure to high-level thinking in a significantly sized NGO. It's a role whose scope of responsibility, and level of contribution can be scaled upwards given the capability displayed by the person in the role.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer

Job Outline
As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer, you will provide high-level support, being responsible for:

  • Working with each State Management team to ensure the coordination and flow of information and priorities;
  • Taking responsibility for the infection of the organisation with an understanding of its strategic direction;
  • Developing and coordinating systems and processes that keep Oaktree functioning on a day to day basis;
  • Providing support to the COO in managing external relationships, and identifying new opportunities;
  • Taking on special projects that can grow Oaktree in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Timeliness and quality of internal communications
  • Level of initiative shown in development of systems and processes
  • Quality and timeliness of delivery of special projects
  • Alignment of organisation behind strategic direction


Skills required:

  • Excellent oral and written communication;
  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency;
  • Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
  • Integrity and passion;
  • Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships;
  • Commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.


It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

  • Experience in management and/or strategic planning;
  • Experience in communications;
  • Experience in developing and coordinating efficient and effective systems and processes;
  • Experience in relationship management, including situations of sponsorship and/or customer service.

What you get out of it:

  • Opportunity to make a positive contribution to our world
  • Opportunity to gain first-hand, high-level experience within an international aid and development organisation
  • Opportunity to play a significant role in Oaktree's work and take high-level responsibilities
  • Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!

Opportunities for growth:

  • Training and experience in project and relationship management, organisational operations and strategic planning
  • Access to aid and development literacy resources
  • Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment

Time commitment:
10-15 hours per week including one day per week in the Oaktree Victoria Office

  • This includes weekly meetings with the Chief Operations Officer
  • This role will be based in Melbourne
  • We are looking for individuals who can make at least a one year commitment to the position

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit:

  • A current CV of no more than 4 pages
  • At least one reference (written reference or contact details provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills


Applications must be received at c.harman@theoaktree.org

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

Questions
Claire Harman - Chief Operations Officer
c.harman@theoaktree.org
03 9889 5677

 

 

 

 

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