Position:

6 - 12 month casual position, (maternity cover). Further opportunities exist for longer term employment within the organisation.

About the BDRI:

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) is an Organic and Bio-Dynamic Certifying Body working with farmers and producers across Australia. The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute is a not-for-profit company which was founded in 1957. More information https://demeter.org.au/

What you will be doing:

This role is the communications hub of the institute and is critical to keeping the team, our certified farmers and operators working in concert.

As well as being the first point of contact for farmers and certified operators, you will assist the Compliance manager by providing fantastic support.

You will be organising and running the administration of the Office in a manner that meets compliance to the National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Farming (NS) , the DAFF Administrative Arrangements for approved arrangements and ISO 17065.

Some duties include:

Compliance/ inspection report data entry

Filing and record keeping as per compliance requirements

Managing phone and email communications and queries

Maintaining registers.

Assisting with the Organic Produce Certificates.

Making travel arrangements for inspectors and/or compliance manager.

Light bookkeeping (data entry and invoice generation on QuickBooks)

You will report directly to the Compliance Manager

What we're looking for:

Prior experience in office management or a similar role (preferred).

Interest in or familiarity with compliance & auditing

An excellent eye for detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Warm and confident manner with an ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of stake holders.

Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to multitask with efficiency in your approach.

An ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

Tech savvy and comfortable using multiple software programs. We currently use Quickbooks, FileMaker and MS Office package (SharePoint, TEAMS, Word, Excel etc).

A willingness and ability to be trained to help with the Compliance aspects of the role.

More about you:

You are positive, friendly and love working collaboratively to achieve outcomes.

You have respect for organic and biodynamic food and agriculture.

You are adaptable and flexible throughout your work approach.

You are self-motivated, comfortable working in a small team and alone.

What we offer

A small team, working with and alongside passionate farmers, producers and processes of certified biodynamic and organic produce.

A varied and challenging work program.

Supportive and friendly environment.

Comfortable office with kitchen facilities.

Free onsite parking.

Good cafes nearby.

What’s next?

Submit a resume and cover letter (via Seek only) that lists your skills and experience, in reference to the above listed duties and desired attributes.