Counting House Coordinator

UNICEF is the world's largest children's charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

UNICEF Australia is offering
a part time (2 days per week) permanent position
, built around the
diversity of our team and their needs
. A
competitive salary
commensurate with the
not for profit sector
is offered together with a broad range of
wellbeing benefits
.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia is looking for a responsible and reliable counting house coordinator for the collection and processing of donations made through the UNICEF Australia Change for Good Program (CFG), this position reports into the finance team and will contribute to the coordination and smooth operation of the UA Counting House.

The position will include some manual lifting and handling tasks, so the successful applicant should possess a suitable level of physical fitness.

This role
requires working hours from 05:00 to 13:00 between Monday to Wednesday
to suit airport operational needs, and Qantas security clearance, therefore applicants
must be Australian citizens
in order to be eligible.

Your day will include

1. Donation Collection Support
2. Assist in collecting donations received through the Change for Good (CFG) Program.
3. Currency Processing
4. Help count and process coins and notes (both domestic and foreign) at the Counting House (Mascot)
5. Volunteer Supervision -
   Oversee and support CFG volunteers in completing assigned tasks at the Counting House.
6. Inventory and Distribution Assistance
7. Support the CH Manager in monitoring and distributing promotional materials and consumables at the Counting House and airports nationwide.
8. Donation Pickup
9. Collect donation envelopes from designated locations around Sydney Airport.
10. Accounting and Reporting Support
11. Assist in recording and reporting donation totals accurately.
12. Stakeholder Liaison
13. Work with Qantas staff and contractors to facilitate the collection and transfer of CFG donations.
14. Policy Compliance
15. Adhere to UNICEF Australia's CFG Policies and Procedures Manual.
16. Safety and Security Compliance
17. Follow UNICEF Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies and Qantas Freight Terminal Safety and Security Regulations.
18. General Support Duties
    • Perform other tasks as directed to support the overall operation.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Experience manual handling in a warehouse setting and complying with WHS safety and operating procedures.
• Effective organisational and time management skills to manage competing work priorities
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising programs such as Change for Good
• Demonstrated success in accounting and reporting off site finances
• Demonstrated reliability in working in small off site office
• Current Australian drivers licence
• Moderate PC skills – Microsoft Outlook for emails, Word, Excel, and Teams for meetings
• A passionate and energetic team member with a genuine interest in working in the international aid and development sector

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team:

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Applications close
Monday 29th September

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.