[Huon Forests] Position available: Gunns20 Administrative Assistant

[jenny weber]

Friends of Forests and Free Speech
Position Available

Position available: Gunns20 Administrative Assistant
Approx 10 hours per week from November 2009 until March 2010
Friends of Forests and Free Speech provides support to the defendants in 
the lawsuit launched by woodchip giant Gunns Ltd five years ago against 
20 individuals and groups. Six defendants remain in the case which is 
finally coming to trial in February 2010.
This is a nationally and internationally significant court case. In 
Australia it is one of the longest running pieces of litigation of its 
kind and will have far-reaching implications for the right to protest 
and the right to free speech.
We need someone energetic and committed, with good administrative 
skills, to help us support the defendants through this crucial time. 
Knowledge of MYOB and Access databases would be useful.
Tasks
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Update and maintain the supporter data base
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Maintain financial records and pay expenses as required
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Provide secretarial support to the Management Committee
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Clear the post box each week
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Respond to routine information requests via email, phone and post
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Direct other correspondence or inquiries to the appropriate person
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Assist with fundraising
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Undertake other tasks as requested.
Conditions of employment
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Casual position with an expectation of at least 10 hours work per week;
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Payment at the rate of $22 per hour all inclusive;
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Preferred that you work from home; we will provide a computer and 
negotiate other costs such as internet access
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Preferred location Hobart and surrounds, but other options including 
interstate will be considered.
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We expect employment to continue until March 2010 but it may be shorter 
or longer depending on what happens with the court case
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Employment will be reviewed after two months.
Applications
Applicants should send an expression of interest and short CV plus 
contact details for two referees.
More information: Adam Beeson: 03 6295 0869
Closing date: COB Thursday 5 November 2009
Send applications to: margaret.blakers at bigpond.com, ph. 0419 877 325