Programme Coordinator
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Australia. We are open to considering applications from individuals based in Kenya, U.K, New Zealand, China, Thailand, and the United States.
Salary: For candidates based in Australia the starting salary is $85,582 per annum, with the possibility of up to $92,917 based on an assessment of skills and experience at the interview stage. For candidates outside Australia, the salary will be benchmarked according to the specific local market.
Closing date: 8th of September 2024
Interview dates: Week commencing 16th of September 2024

Unlock a new chapter in your career with this dynamic opportunity as a Programme Coordinator! The Programme Coordinator is a pivotal role within the Campaigns and Advocacy team, facilitating a wide range of activities. Assigned to a specific team- Campaign Strategy, External Engagement and Media, or Research and Animal Welfare- they ensure operational and logistical excellence in managing the team’s programmes, plans and projects. This role is crucial in maintaining consistency, effectiveness and transparency, quality and compliance across Campaigns and Advocacy teams. Contributing significantly to our global portfolio, this role implements key project management disciplines essential for the successful execution of our global campaigns within their designated functional area.

As a Programme Coordinator you will support the relevant Campaigns & Advocacy Director and Heads in the operational and logistical management of programmes. You will be a champion in embedding a high-performance culture and ensure programme quality control by monitoring and reporting on resource allocation, providing continuous improvements through analysis and evaluation.

To gain a deeper understanding of the role please find our job description where skills and requirements are outlined.

Who are we?
World Animal Protection is the global voice for animal welfare, with more than 70 years’ experience campaigning for a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. We have offices in 14 countries and work across 47 countries. We collaborate with local communities, the private sector, civil society and governments to change animals’ lives for the better.

Our goal is to change the way the world works to end animal cruelty and suffering for both wild and farmed animals. Through our global food system strategy, we will end factory farming and create a humane and sustainable food system, that puts animals first. By transforming the broken systems that fuel exploitation and commodification, we will give wild animals the right to a wildlife. Our work to protect animals will play a vital role in solving the climate emergency, the public health crisis, and the devastation of natural habitats.

What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including.

Flexible working

• Option for flexible hours (start early, finish early, start late finish late, school drop off pick up navigation) or compressed work week i.e 9-day fortnight if appropriate an approved by your leader
• Public holiday swap options
• Salary Packaging options through Simply Green
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Employees can work 30 days overseas in a 12-month period.

Supporting wellbeing

• Sydney based EAP (in person or virtual counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave (on your birthday or make your birthday weekend a long weekend)
• Bereavement/Compassionate Leave (10 days)
• Pregnancy Loss Leave (10 days)
• Fertility Treatment Leave (five days per cycle, up to max three cycles)
• Companion animal bereavement Leave (two days)
• ‘Pawternity’ leave?? (time to settle a new companion animal) (two days)
• Two gifted days off in July to enhance wellbeing (global)
• Gifted days off between Christmas and New Year’s (Global)
• Wellbeing activities: ‘Crafternoons’ and monthly full team physical wellbeing outings e.g. tennis, nature walks.
• Fortnightly morning teas
• One additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of five years
• Formal TOIL programme (submit TOIL for any additional hours worked greater than one hour in one working day)

Diversity and inclusion

• Government parental leave topped up to full pay for duration of government pay plus continued superannuation payments
• Disability Leave (10 days)
• Menstrual and Menopause Leave (12 days)
• Gender Affirming Medical Leave (20 days)
• Gender neutral bathrooms

Growing people

• Training allowance
• Four days study leave (for work approved courses)
• Three days per year volunteer leave

To achieve our aim of making World Animal Protection a Diverse and Inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals of traditionally under-represented communities and backgrounds.

At World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind. Please bear this in mind through your application journey. These are:

Global: We make decisions & act with a global mindset
Diverse and Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all
Collaborative: We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change
Agile: We make change happen in a fast-moving world
Growing People: We continually learn and develop
Accountable: We are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to do the same
Courageous: We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets