FTAANZ is always on the look out for volunteers to assist in the various activities of the network and its membership. From time to time we may also have paid opportunities, although these are rare.
Check back regularly to see what is on offer, e-mail us to register your interest in assisting our work, or - better still - join FTAANZ so that you receive notification of new opportunities regularly!
Current Job Opportunities with FTAANZ:
Current Job Opportunities with Fairtrade Labelling Australia & New Zealand
Current Volunteer Opportunities with FTAANZ:
Other Job Opportunities:
Current available positions with one of our members, Oxfam Australia, are detailed at the end of the navigation box to the right, or you can go to their website http://www.oxfam.org.au/. They are currently seeking to fill a number of national and international positions.
Business Development Officer, Fairtrade Labelling Australia & New Zealand
Fairtrade Labelling Australia and New Zealand (FLANZ) is seeking a full time Business Development Officer to be based in our Melbourne office.
Fairtrade is a dynamic, consumer driven, international movement. It links disadvantaged producers in developing countries with businesses and consumers in the developed world. Fairtrade is about business and trade – not charity. Fairtrade ensures the payment of a fair price for globally traded products and supports disadvantaged producers to access markets, enabling them them to provide for their families and invest in community development.
Sales of Fairtrade labeled products are growing rapidly in Australia and New Zealand, and more and more businesses are signing up to trade in Fairtrade certified products. The internationally recognised Fairtrade system is delivering benefits to disadvantaged producers throughout the developing world.
The Business Development Officer will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of companies and organisations in Australia who are selling Fairtrade Certified products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, sportballs, cotton and food products. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, business-minded person to apply their skills to help grow fair trade markets and drive innovation and creativity in sales to support the sustainable development of farmers and workers in poor countries.
The full Job Description is available here.
For more details on Fairtrade, Fairtrade Certification & Labelling and the position, see www.fairtrade.net, www.fairtrade.com.au, or email audit@fairtrade.com.au.
The closing date for applications is Friday 9 January 2008, with interviews to follow within the week. Commencement date to be negotiated with the successful candidate but a mid February start is desirable.
Please direct all applications to: audit@fairtrade.com.au.
Applications should include:
Marketing & Communications Officer, Fairtrade Labelling Australia & New Zealand
Fairtrade Labelling Australia and New Zealand (FLANZ) is seeking a full time Marketing & Communications Officer to be based in our Melbourne office.
Fairtrade is a dynamic, consumer driven, international movement. It links disadvantaged producers in developing countries with businesses and consumers in the developed world. Fairtrade is about business and trade – not charity. Fairtrade ensures the payment of a fair price for globally traded products and supports disadvantaged producers to access markets, enabling them them to provide for their families and invest in community development.
Sales of Fairtrade labeled products are growing rapidly in Australia and New Zealand, and more and more businesses are signing up to trade in Fairtrade certified products. The internationally recognised Fairtrade system is delivering benefits to disadvantaged producers throughout the developing world.
The Marketing & Communications Officer will manage a diversity of tasks across media, marketing, events, campaigns and communications to grow the fair trade movement and market in Australia. This is a unique and challenging role suitable for a skilled and creative person with a passion for social and economic justice. The successful candidate will be driving campaigns at the forefront of the ethical consumer movement with opportunities for career advancement both locally and globally.
The full Job Description is available here.
For more details on Fairtrade, Fairtrade Certification & Labelling and the position, see www.fairtrade.net, www.fairtrade.com.au, or email audit@fairtrade.com.au.
The closing date for applications is Friday 9 January 2008, with interviews to follow within the week. Commencement date to be negotiated with the successful candidate but a mid February start is desirable.
Please direct all applications to: audit@fairtrade.com.au.
Applications should include:
Volunteer Positions Available
A number of projects are currently being developed by FTAANZ which will require input from volunteers. For more information, please watch this space or send an email outlining your interests and skills to aust@fta.org.au
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Researcher - Intern, Auckland NZ
Based in Auckland, NZ - This position provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience in an interdisciplinary and international working environment and to promote a greater understanding of the problems, challenges and opportunities that farmers in Asia-Pacific face. Download the job description to find out more. Closing Date 17th July 2007.
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