Project Officer

Written By Chloe Trompetter

About the role

Fair Game is a not-for-profit organisation that believes sport and fitness are integral components of a healthy lifestyle. Through the provision of recycled sporting equipment, fitness and health education programs we aim to: reduce the risk of lifestyle related disease, build social cohesion and improve mental well-being. Our beneficiaries include; rural, regional and remote communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, CALD communities and low socio-economic demographics.  

This Project Officer role will be responsible for the management and delivery of Fair Game's Equip for Sport program. The Project Officer will join our small and passionate staff team and will assist in overseeing one of Fair Game's core programs. From 2011, Fair Game has been collecting and redistributing pre-loved sports equipment to provide equitable access to healthy lifestyle choices.

The role will include managing a large inventory of sports equipment and a growing donation bin network, working with interns, volunteers and corporate teams to ensure efficient running of the program and building and maintaining partnerships with key program partners and stakeholders to achieve the organisation's mission. 

This position is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a growing not-for-profit charity to help drive and grow its operations.

  • The position involves 22.5 hours per week.

  • This is a permanent role.

  • The role involves rewarding work impacting the lives of thousands of under-serviced Australians.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Program, logistics and inventory management

  • Manage Fair Game’s growing donation bin network including collection logistics and strategic placement of bins

  • Identify alternative methods of growing equipment donations through schools, clubs, workplaces and events

  • Grow Fair Game’s ‘Be A Sporting Hero’ initiative – encouraging schools to host a free dress up day supporting Fair Game

  • Manage inventory storage within Fair Game HQ

  • Utilise Fair Game’s online stock and ordering system

  • Develop and grow relationships with key partners to facilitate increased donations to beneficiaries

  • Identify end of life waste streams for unusable equipment

  • Produce monthly reports on qualitative and quantitative impact of the Equip for Sport program

Volunteer Management 

  • Manage interns and one-off volunteers to assist with day to day program operations

  • Supervise corporate volunteering groups and interns

  • Track volunteer engagement 

Experience, Capabilities and Skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team with flexible hours

  • Experience in managing a project or team

  • Experience in volunteer coordination

  • Demonstrates the values of Fair Game and a passion for the not-for-profit sector

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Project planning, time management, problem solving and evaluation skills.

  • Experience with inventory management systems or competence with similar level of software programs 

Remuneration and Hours

The successful applicant will be required to work 22.5 hours per week. 

Remuneration will be $33.41 per hour plus superannuation. 

How to Apply

To apply please provide your CV and one-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience make you suitable for the position. 

To be considered for this role candidates must have existing entitlements to work in Australia. There will also be the requirement to complete a Criminal Screening Check and Working with Children Check if shortlisted for the role. Fair Game is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds with the requisite experience and skills to apply.

Job Closing Date and Interviews

Applications close date: Sunday January 5, 2025. Please contact info@fairgame.org.au for more information.

Chloe Trompetter