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Executive Officer - Environment Education Victoria

Environment Education Victoria (EEV) is the Victorian chapter of the National Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE). We are a not-for-profit, membership based organisation situated in Carlton, Victoria and are seeking a leader to ensure our strategic plans, change agenda and member services are successfully designed and achieved to drive and maintain sustainability.

Environment Education Victoria promotes the development of environmental and sustainability education and is an independent voice for this sector. We believe in active, aware and sustainable communities that are supported by a professional association that connects people and organisations to develop capacity for enriched, sustainable lives.

• Our dynamic organisation engages our members with events that are reflective of their professional needs.
• We support new and experienced VCE Environmental Science teachers through networks, professional development sessions, an online forum and VCE text books.
• We successfully deliver of a range of programs including: Department of Education’s Strategic Partnerships Professional Learning Program and ResourceSmart Schools in the Western Metropolitan Melbourne.

The Position: We’re looking for an inspirational and visionary leader to continue to build our association with strong financial foundations and professional networks within Victoria, throughout Australia - in collaboration with AAEE and internationally in order to expand the reach of environmental education in schools and the community.

Requirements:

• An understanding of environmental and sustainability education in curriculum (e.g. primary, secondary and/or tertiary).
• Experience in building income streams, project funding and sponsorship from a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in developing membership services and benefits;
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and day-to-day duties simultaneously, within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and maintaining operational budgets and financial management.
• A highly inspiring, respectful, agile and collaborative individual with a proven ability to influence, effectively communicate, negotiate and advocate.

Responsibilities:

• Actively market and promote EEV to build its membership base and profile, through the development and delivery of a range of benefits and services for members.
• Actively seek opportunities for further project work diversified funding sources, including partnerships and collaborations that further the strategic objectives of EEV.
• Provide strategic leadership to all of EEV’s projects including program design, implementation evaluation and reporting, supporting and empowering EEV project deliverers and delivering aspects of projects.

Selection criteria:

Provide a statement of each criteria to demonstrate your skills, experience and capabilities:

• A relevant tertiary qualification to bachelor level (or higher);
• An understanding of opportunities for environmental and sustainability education in formal (e.g. primary, secondary, tertiary) and/or non-formal/informal settings;
• Demonstrated capacity to promote and build a strong membership benefits and services base and profile;
• Substantial and proven knowledge in governance, policy, procedures and strategic planning;
• Demonstrate a high level of skills and experience in financial management;
• High level relationship building and stakeholder management skills; and
• Extensive experience in day to day project delivery, project management and sourcing project funding.

If what we do at EEV is what you love and what we need is your skillset, then we would love to hear from you.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

HOW TO APPLY

• Prepare your application, including:
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)
• Your C.V.
• A cover letter
• At least two professional referees (these can be provided at a later date)
• Send your application to EEV
• By email to: admin@eev.vic.edu.au
• By post to:

Private & Confidential
Executive Officer EEV Application
Attention: Julie Harris
Environment Education Victoria
Level 2,  Leicester Street
CARLTON VIC 3053

EEV are an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Tuesday 4 September 2018 - 5:00 PM - Late applications will not be considered.

For further information about Environment Education Victoria please refer to our website www.eev.vic.edu.au