National Tree Day Project Manager

• No two days will be the same in this highly varied role!

• If you're passionate about the environment, this is a FANTASTIC opportunity to have a voice in the community!

• Competitive remuneration package circa $60,000 including a GREAT range of benefits including mobile phone and laptop!

About the Organisation

Planet Ark, an Australian not-for-profit organisation set up in June 1991, aims to show people and business the many ways that they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment - at home, at work and in the community.

The non-political organisation is focused on running positive environmental campaigns, and defines itself by what they are for rather than what they are against. This approach has struck a strong chord with the Australian public, millions of whom have joined in their campaigns.

Backed up by extensive support from the media, Planet Ark reaches ordinary members of the public, encouraging them to bring about environmental change in their day-to-day lives. This is fundamentally achieved by popular campaigns including 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark ', 'National Tree Day', 'National Recycling Week' and the highly successful 'Plastic Bag Reduction' campaign.

For more information, please visit www.planetark.com/work 

About the Opportunity 

Due to continued growth and expansion, Planet Ark has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic National Tree Day Project Manager to join their dynamic Sydney team.

Based at either the Circular Quay or Wentworth Falls office and reporting directly to the General Manager, this role aims to manage the annual community event - National Tree Day, including meeting environmental objectives, maximising community participation and awareness of the importance of native trees.

More specifically, some of your key responsibilities and daily duties will include:

• Managing the implementation of the National Tree Day strategy;
• Stakeholder relationship development and liaison to constantly improve the campaign and ensure successful project delivery;
• Working collaboratively with members of the Tree Day project team to ensure the effective and efficient roll out across all departments ;
• Developing, documenting and evaluating key strategic management plans;
• Playing a key role in the coordination, negotiation and documentation of sponsorship supporters;
• Managing the National Tree Day budget in partnership with the project team;
• Identifying, contacting and recruiting the support of strategic and relevant external organisations;
• Assisting in the coordination of celebrity and media support for the event; and
• Coordinating the design, production and distribution of National Tree Day promotional materials.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in successful senior management roles, and previous experience in event management will be held in high regard. Due to the complex nature of this position, it is also imperative you are able to effectively manage numerous concurrent tasks and on going projects.

As the position entails liaising with a variety of personnel, including directors, corporate sponsors and the general public, you will need outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the successful candidate will demonstrate attributes of reliability, commitment, innovation and coordination. 

If you're a self motivated 'go getter' looking for an opportunity to coordinate a major national project, this is the job for you! This position will ideally suit someone has a proven record in effective leadership, decision making and delegation and experience in corporate liaising and conflict resolution. The position will involve constant travel between the Circular Quay and Wentworth Falls offices, therefore it is essential that you hold a current drivers licence. 

Most importantly, you will have a solid understanding of environmental and community issues, combined with a strong desire to be the central driving force behind the major National Tree Day campaign. 

In return for your hard work and dedication to the organisation, Planet Ark is offering a highly competitive remuneration package circa $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The package also includes annual leave loading, mobile phone, home Internet connection and a laptop.

The successful candidate will also enjoy numerous professional development opportunities, while being a part of a highly reputable organisation. You will be welcomed into a friendly, supportive and passionate team that is  focused on delivering successful and effective environmental campaigns.

This is a highly varied role where no two days will be the same! The environment sector is quickly becoming a popular and booming industry, and this is a brilliant chance to climb the career ladder with well respected, leading environmental organisation.