Job Details

Job Record No: 9B4C7775
Company Name: National Council of Single Mothers & their Children
WWW-Address: http://www.ncsmc.org.au
Nature of Job: Voluntary Work/Work Experience Program
Disciplines: Social Science, Womens Studies, Gender Work & Society, Indigenous Studies, Politics, Law, Arts/Humanities
Academic Status: - -
Job Title: Volunteer State Delegate NSW
Job Specification: A delegate's duty would include:*attending bi-annual teleconferences or conference attendance at National Conferences *receiving incoming queries & making appropriate referrals to answer questions single mothers & their children have about economic, legal, social & governmental changes *staying in contact with the executive, national coordinator & project officers in South Australia *the aim is to build the capacity of state member organizations to more effectively represent the needs of single mothers in the various states, and thus ensure a strong & appropriate input into the development of public policy.
Essential Skills: High levels of: * Computer literacy (email/word/PowerPoint) * Phone & email skills * research & interpretative * group work (focus groups) * social science/policy background * managerial skills *collaborative skills to work with other delegates **You do not need to have all of these skills, if you have potential for them to be developed.
Desirable Skills: ***Same as essential skills.
Additional Info: Victoria and South Australia are currently the only member states which receive funding, and NCSMC delegates in other states do undertake this role in an entirely voluntary capacity, along with work, study and parenting commitments. Indigenous persons are encouraged to volunteer as delegates. A good starting point is to further check out the NCSMC website www.ncsmc.org.au
Add. Requirement: - Australian Resident - - Eligible to work in Australia -
Work Arrangements: - Part-time - - Community Work -
Closing Date: 01 July 2010
Date of Commencement: ASAP
How to apply: Phone or email to toni@ncsmc.org.au or (08) 82262505. Send resume or describe your background as a single mother. Qualifications not essential, however experience does count!
Advertised on: 3 November 2008