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 
   Assist in collecting donations received through the Change for Good (CFG) Program. 

2. Currency Processing 
   Help count and process coins and notes (both domestic and foreign) at the Counting House (Mascot) 

3.  Volunteer Supervision 
   Oversee and support CFG volunteers in completing assigned tasks at the Counting House. 

4.  Inventory and Distribution Assistance 
   Support the CH Manager in monitoring and distributing promotional materials and consumables at the Counting House and airports nationwide. 

5. Donation Pickup 
   Collect donation envelopes from designated locations around Sydney Airport. 

6. Accounting and Reporting Support 
   Assist in recording and reporting donation totals accurately. 

7. Stakeholder Liaison 
   Work with Qantas staff and contractors to facilitate the collection and transfer of CFG donations. 

8.  Policy Compliance 
   Adhere to UNICEF Australia's CFG Policies and Procedures Manual. 

9. Safety and Security Compliance 
   Follow UNICEF Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies and Qantas Freight Terminal Safety and Security Regulations. 

10. 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: recruitment@unicef.org.au. 

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.