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Paid employment opportunities
The Fred Hollows Foundation encourages Indigenous Australians to apply for any of its advertised vacancies. The Foundation is currently seeking:
Program Coordinators (Africa and Asia)
There are currently 2 exciting opportunities in the International Programs division within The Foundation. Both positions will be based in the Sydney office with some international travel. These positions are responsible for the coordination of the allocated country program/s.
See the Job Ad, Job Description and Job Profile for more information.
For further details call Helen Nguy on +61 02 8741 1900. Send applications (resume no longer than 4 pages) to employment@hollows.org by COB Wednesday 8 September 2010.
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development - 2 positions
Communications Support Officer - Tilganga
The Tilganga Ophthalmic Institute (TIO) has a plan to streamline, systematise and strengthen its overall communication systems to improve its current ad hoc practices. In this process, TIO believes that an AYAD will help provide such services in conjunction with the TIO counterpart and build up the capacity of the present TIO team.
The AYAD with the counterpart will: develop communication strategies and guidelines for TIO; build the capacity of TIO staff in the production of communication and promotional materials; assist in preparing promotional materials such as brochures, newsletter, bulletin, corporate profile documents and annual report; and strengthen TIO's web-based knowledge management system.
Health Outreach Program Officer - Tilganga
Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) has a plan to further systematise and strengthen its overall Outreach Program so that more people can be reached with eye health services. In this process, TIO believes that an AYAD will help provide support in conjunction with the TIO counterpart and build the capacity of the present TIO team in certain areas.
The AYAD, with the counterpart, will: develop the outreach program, Community Eye Centre (CEC) operation strategies and guidelines for TIO; build the capacity of CEC staff in planning and managing CEC activities; support the improvement of systems for monitoring and evaluating work; and assist in preparing reporting documents relating to the Community Eye Centre operations.
See the AYAD website for more information and application procedure. Call Todd Ritter with any queries on +61 02 8741 1900. Applications close Friday 10 Sepetmber 2010.
Data Entry - Donations and Database
The Fred Hollows Foundation's fundraising has grown significantly in the last 3 years, and we are now looking for a committed data entry professional with outstanding supporter services skills to join our award winning Donations and Database team in Sydney.
See the Job Ad, Job Description and Job Profile for more information.
For further details call Helen Nguy on (02) 8741 1900. Address all selection criteria, provide 2 current work referees details, resume and cover letter to employment@hollows.org or fax to (02) 8741 1999.
The Fred Hollows Foundation Fellowship - Applications for 2011 now open
The Fred Hollows Foundation Fellowship is a six month rotating fellowship for final (fifth) year registrars who have completed final examinations. Accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), the fellowship is a unique chance for junior ophthalmologists to engage in the work of The Foundation in Australia and overseas and to build links with Indigenous and international colleagues.
Read about inaugural Fellow, Dr Katherine Smallcombe's experience here.
Download the application form here. Applications are now open and close on 28th May 2010.
For more information please email fhf@hollows.org.
Deputy Manager - Marketing and Fundraising
This newly created full-time Sydney based role with national responsibilities will lead an already effective relationship fundraising team. The role will recommend and drive new donor strategies to generate substantial support from philanthropists, corporations, communities, trusts, foundations and bequests.
See the Job Ad for more information.
If you would like to be part of Fred's vision then please call Richard Green on 02 8243 0570 or send your resume to cv@ngorecruitment.com quoting reference # 30077.
Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Committee Members
A unique opportunity exists to become a member of the founding committee that will increase The Fred Hollows Foundation's corporate profile in Queensland.
For further information please contact our Brisbane office on (07) 3358 5877.
Volunteer information
Volunteering in Australia
The Foundation is seeking a reliable volunteer willing to offer their services 1 day per week on an ongoing basis in the role of Marketing and Fundraising Assistant. This role will be based in Sydney, commence ASAP and will involve:
- Processing community fundraising registrations
- Data entry
- Administrative support for the Marketing and Fundraising team
- Support on donor events
For further details call Caitlin Macdonald on (02)8741 1900.
Volunteering Overseas
The Foundation does not generally place volunteers in our international programs. This is because we aim to develop the skills and capacity of local people in the disadvantaged communities we work within.
The Australian Volunteers International website may be worth a visit if you are interested in these kinds of opportunities
