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General Coordinator (job share)

We are looking for a person who is passionate about both waste reduction and cooperatives to work together with our Coordinator team in managing, leading and supporting the Resource Work Cooperative to achieve its aims of reducing waste, creating sustainable jobs and educating the public.

●      2 days per week permanent part-time

●      Mondays and Tuesdays preferred

●      Flexible working arrangements

●  $33.31 per hour base rate

●  Starting as soon as possible

●     Located in South Hobart

●      Dynamic, fascinating and super cool worker’s cooperative

About the role

The General Coordinator is a leader and facilitator of the Cooperative, maintaining the members’ engagement and ensuring members uphold the principles of consensus. Major decisions are made by the entire cooperative at General Meetings held every 4 weeks.

The General Coordinator provides information and support to the Board of Directors and works closely with them to guide the strategic direction of the cooperative. They maintain communication between Resource and all key stakeholders, including Councils, government and industry bodies, and the local community. Working in concert with all other Coordinators, the General Coordinator ensures compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (including Resource policy and procedure), is responsible for the effective management of all Resource operations, provides organisational support to all Resource workers, and manages the day-to-day implementation of the Resource Strategic Plan.

The General Coordinator is a job-shared role, with a total of 4.5 days per week spread between two people. The advertised position will be 2 days per week, preferably Mon-Tue, with the other 2.5 days already filled and being worked Wed-Fri. The new General Coordinator will need excellent communication and organisational skills in order to collaborate and work effectively with the current General Coordinator.

Benefits of working at Resource

The most exciting aspect of joining a worker’s cooperative is the ability to contribute ideas and participate in decisions that guide the current and future strategic direction of the cooperative. This can be as small as changing the shop layout to as large as tackling a difficult-to-recycle waste stream or teaching the community how to combat textile waste. Working at Resource allows you to make a difference in the world, by tackling a range of waste challenges, working with like-minded people and modelling how well the cooperative model can work.

All workers at Resource have the opportunity to expand into different roles or work areas, as they arise and depending on interest and skills, with the potential to work additional days in other roles. Resource provides and supports a range of training and upskilling opportunities.

Other benefits:

●      Staff discounts and staff functions

●      Flexible working arrangements

●  Positive and supportive workplace culture

●  Free parking

●      Employee Assistance Program

●     Various cooperative member benefits

Being fair, non-discriminatory and respectful are important elements of the Resource culture and core values. We value diversity and inclusion and apply these principles in our work place and throughout our recruitment processes. Resource actively encourages applications from people with a diverse range of experiences, ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with different abilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

Please provide a current resume/CV and a document addressing each of the selection criteria (see here) outlining your suitability for the role. These can be included in your cover letter or as a separate document. Address your application to Mona Loofs-Samorzewski and email to jobs@resourcetipshop.com

For further information about the role refer to the selection criteria and position description attached below, or contact Mona Loofs-Samorzewski (HR Coordinator) or Tom Crawford at jobs@resourcetipshop.com or phone 6223 3891 (ask for Mona or Tom).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 2023