Are you motivated to help have a positive impact of people's lives?

Do you enjoying working with people from all walks of life?

Our Vendor Sales and Support Coordinator role is part of the QLD Vendor Support team (based in Brisbane) providing support to Big Issue Vendors as part of the Street Magazine Enterprise.

0.5 FTE. This is a casual contracted role in. Hours are open to discussion. Extra hours may be available to help cover other staff leave for instance.

Vendor Sales and Support State Coordinator - Brisbane

The Big Issue Australia is an independent organisation that develops and operates social enterprises and creative, sustainable solutions to homelessness, providing opportunities for homeless and marginalised people to positively change their lives.

We are an agent for social change, using entrepreneurial practices and sound business strategy to promote social inclusion and alleviate poverty in Australia. Our innovative programs and services focus on helping people who are socially disadvantaged and may otherwise slip through the cracks, to build confidence and the capacity to help themselves.

This is achieved by using various mechanisms to connect people with the community, such as the Street Magazine Enterprise, Women's Subscriptions Enterprise, Community Street Soccer Program and The Big Issue Classroom.

The Big Issue Australia is proudly non-judgmental and welcoming to all, treating all people with dignity and respect, and promoting independence and self-reliance.

SPECIFIC TASKS / KEY RESULTS AREAS

Support the vendor community and undertake the day-to-day administration of the operation.

Vendor sign-up, induction and training

Administer the pitch booking system

Participate in vendor activities including the vendor breakfast each fortnight

Undertake pitch walks, providing support and encouragement to vendors to assist them to increase their sales through the provision of practical information and advice

Assist the State Operations Manager in developing and implementing strategies to ensure that the number of vendors and magazine sales continue to grow, including fundraising activities.

Identify appropriate agencies and organisations with which to engage with to ensure vendor referrals

Contribute to strategies to increase magazine sales including pitch expansion, involving liaison with local councils

Contribute to the fundraising and awareness activities for QLD to help raise the profile of the magazine in the wider community

Assist the State Operations Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with community agencies, and other stakeholders to secure additional support for The Big Issue and the vendors.

Develop relationships with key support agencies for homeless and marginalised people living in QLD to ensure efficient referral of Vendors as required

Attend regular meetings with key community contacts to ensure ongoing mutually beneficial relationships

Ensure effective teamwork, liaising with others to achieve the goals and outcomes of The Big Issue.

Build relationships with other Big Issue program staff including Community Street Soccer Program, Women's Subscription Enterprise and The Big Issue Classroom

Capacity to contribute to the running of Community Street Soccer Program

Key internal relationships: State Operations Manager and National Operations Manager

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Previous experience working with people from marginalised backgrounds

Understanding of the community sector

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

High attention to detail

Friendly and flexible attitude, high energy approach to work

The ability and commitment to provide excellent support

AWARD

This is a SCHADS Level 2 role

OUR VALUES

We treat all people with dignity and respect

We operate ethically and with integrity

We think creatively and without limits

We strive for continuous improvement

We apply prudent financial and business practices

We are economically, environmentally and socially responsible

We value, encourage and support our employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join The Big Issue, we will value each individual's unique contribution.

How to apply for this job

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter briefly addressing the key skills and knowledge listed above

Applications close 5pm Thursday 12 June. Applications may close earlier if the right applicant is found prior.

Prior to an offer of employment all applicants must undertake a National Police Check.

Any questions email:
State Operations Manager - QLD, NSW and ACT
Chris Campbell [email protected]