Job Vacancies

• Varied and fast-paced administrative and event coordination role in a school setting
• Flexible working hours, minimum 19 hours per week
• Performing Arts department

Our client, a well-renowned education provider, is seeking a proactive and organised Administration Officer to support their Performing Arts Department. This is a varied role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Reporting to the Head of School Support Services, this role involves:

• Managing timetabling and attendance for instrumental music tutors and students
• Maintaining accurate records of student instrument hire, asset condition and maintenance
• Assist with the coordination of major events and functions, Processing lesson enrolments, cancellations and billing information
• Supporting the Performing Arts department with admin tasks, ensuring the departments operates smoothly and efficiently

You don’t need a background in performing arts, however you must be highly organised, tech savvy and a self starter. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced excel skills – there is lots of tracking and reporting
• A proven background in coordinating the administration function of a business or department
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A willingness to attend school events, including some evenings and weekends

If you love organising and coordinating, thrive in a fast paced role, and enjoy working in a people focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Inspired? For further information, contact Ange Connor or Edith Thornton on 5331 1734. To download a copy of the position description, please click the Download Position Description button below.
To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au

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Assignment Length: Casual, on-going

Days/Hours: 2 days per week, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Thursday & Friday)

Location: Ballarat, CBD

Our client is a local not for profit organisation providing free and confidential legal assistance to people in the Central Highlands, Grampians and Wimmera Regions of Victoria.
They are seeking a strong administrator to fill their Intake Officer position in a temporary capacity. In this role you will be responsible for answering incoming enquiries from clients looking to access legal services, gathering personal and sensitive information about the nature of the enquiry, and recording the relevant details.

Other duties Include:

• Support the receptionist by answering telephones, screening and directing calls
• Booking and confirmation of client appointments
• Conflict checks
• Preparation of client appointment material for lawyers
• Data entry of client files
• General admin duties as required

Inspired? For further information please contact our Recruitment Team on 03 5331 1734. To apply, submit your application using the Apply for Position’ button below or send your current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au as soon as possible.

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If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact Abbey Perkins, our Talent Associate, on 0429 843 433 or register your details using the below link and Abbey will reach out to you.
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Women’s Health Grampians (WHG) is a women’s health organisation, leading best practice health promotion and primary prevention work aimed at systemic change for gender equitable outcomes in domains of health, economic and workforce participation and community participation more broadly. Established in 1991 and a leader of gender equality work across the 11 local governments areas in the Grampians region, WHG works closely with all levels of government, community and business partners to make sure everyone has equal opportunities and for our communities to be safer. We are seeking a woman to lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth and success.

As the CEO, you will report to the Board of Management and lead a team to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and service development and provision, while managing the Financial, Governance, People and Stakeholder Engagement objectives. Guided by the mission and values of WHG, you will drive innovation, advocacy and partnerships by fostering a strong organisational culture to ensure the long-term success of WHG.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary leadership to inspire others to lead and influence change through the delivery of the strategic plan
• Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative, effective and high-quality programs aligned to WHG strategic priorities
• Establishing, developing and maintaining strong working relationships and partnerships with all levels of government, health, community organisations and businesses
• Ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop a passionate team and build a highly engaged culture that lives and breathes the WHG values
• Overseeing the financial performance and reporting
• Identifying, exploring and pursuing innovative funding and new business development opportunities to support the sustainability of the organisation

We are seeking a passionate, driven and engaging leader with exceptional strategic and commercial acumen, operational expertise and the ability to make a difference.

To be considered for this position you must hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline along with extensive experience in an executive/senior management role, within a related sector. You will be able to demonstrate a specialist knowledge and a significant understanding and commitment to women’s health, intersectionality and the social model of health along with an understanding of the political environment and current issues affecting the women’s health sector.

Strong skills in strategy, financial and operational management and people leadership are paramount. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional influencing, negotiation and consultation skills, have a proven track record in forging collaborative partnerships, coupled with an understanding of the role and execution of advocacy through a rural and regional lens.

The successful candidate must hold or obtain through the recruitment process:

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Cleared National Police Record Check
• Current right to work in Australia
• Valid, employer Working with Children Check

Working for WHG you will be part of a smart, passionate and generous team who are dedicated to a shared goal of making a difference. This role presents an opportunity to be innovative, to pave the way and to do things differently in a regional community with a strong sense of mutual support.

WHG Equal Opportunity Exemption No.H392/2022

Inspired? For further information, contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152. To download a copy of the ‘Job Profile Information Pack’ which includes the position description, please click the “Download Position Description” button below.

To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au
All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact Abbey Perkins, our Talent Associate, on 0429 843 433 or register your details using the below link and Abbey will reach out to you.
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• Ballarat or Maryborough based; some travel required
• Great team culture, family friendly
• Management role reporting to the Managing Director

Driscoll Ag specialise in agronomy services, crop protection, pasture and broadacre seed, fertilizer and grain accumulation. With over 20 years of local experience, the team at Driscoll Ag support farmers to produce high yields, provide advice all year round and deliver supplies straight to your farm. The Driscoll Ag team are proudly embedded in the local community and their team of professional agronomists have grown up in the Central and Western Victoria regions, giving them first-hand knowledge of the local climate and conditions.

Due to growth, Driscoll Ag are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in a full time capacity to lead and manage the accounting function across 5 branches. This newly created role is yours to shape and develop to support the accuracy and integrity of Driscoll Ag’s financial and management accounting function while ensuring regulatory and reporting requirements are met.

As Driscoll Ag’s Accountant, you will directly manage a small team who are all based in the Maryborough branch however this role has the flexibility to be based from the Ballarat office. Working from the Ballarat office will require you to visit the Maryborough branch weekly and visits to all branches is required periodically. Due to the geographical spread of the business, you will be competent in building strong relationships remotely.

A hands-on role, you will report to the Managing Director and liaise with the external Accountant as required. You will have responsibility for the end-to-end accounting function; from budgets to cashflow management, financial and sales reporting, creditor and debtor oversight, payroll to variance analysis, this is a broad and varied accounting role. Due to the nature of the business, a large component is stock and consignment stock focused; ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of stock. Driscoll Ag use Cobalt as their POS, stock management and accounting software. Experience with Cobalt is not required however you will be able to demonstrate advanced IT skills and a strong IT systems knowledge will help ensure success in the role.

To be considered for this position you will:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Commerce or a related discipline
• Be CA or CPA qualified or currently undertaking
• Have well developed knowledge of accounting principles, standards, procedures and practices
• Demonstrate expertise in collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting financial data and information
• Bring expert knowledge and experience from a similar type role
• Possess exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be an excellent communicator who can build relationships and is a team player
• Show us your initiative, can do attitude and self-motivation
• Hold a current drivers licence

Knowledge of or exposure to the agriculture industry will be highly regarded.

Why join the Driscoll Ag team?
This is your opportunity to work within a small finance and admin team, while supporting the broader Driscoll Ag business operations. Being able to contribute your ideas, work autonomously, have plenty of variety in your day and building relationships are the benefits of this role. Driscoll Ag are a community minded, family friendly business with a passion for what they do. Experiencing rapid growth, this is your opportunity to play a key role in supporting that continued growth while honing your leadership and management expertise.

A rewarding salary package will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

Inspired? For further information, contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152. To download a copy of the position description, please click the Download Position Description button below.
To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au by close of business Wednesday 5th February 2025.

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If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact Abbey Perkins, our Talent Associate, on 0429 843 433 or register your details using the below link and Abbey will reach out to you.
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• Newly created position
• Play a key role in improving processes, driving change, and enhancing business efficiency
• Join one of Ballarat’s oldest and most trusted law firms

About Baird & McGregor Lawyers
Baird & McGregor Lawyers was founded in Ballarat in 1898 by people committed to their town and community, delivering professional, personalised, and valuable services. With a rich history, servicing Ballarat and surrounds, Baird and McGregor is a law firm built on the strong foundations of family tradition.

About the role
As a key leader in the business, the Practice Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and will lead and manage a team of Legal Administrators, Conveyancing Support Staff, and the Corporate Services team (reception/marketing). The newly created role of Practice Manager is designed to free the Directors from operational matters that take them away from service delivery. A broad and varied role, as Practice Manager you will have responsibility for ensuring the business runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively and delivers on its commitment to providing quality services to clients.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop team members
• Design, develop and implement systems, processes, policies and procedures to ensure consistency of operations and service delivery
• People and Culture management
• Workflow management; ensuring Baird and McGregor has the right people to perform the right work at the right time, while holding team members accountable
• Marketing; lead the marketing and brand development, event management, client communication, to support the continued growth of the business
• Facilities management
• Managing business performance; designing, implementing and managing key performance indicators, Director reporting, efficiency and productivity measurements

About you
You will be an astute people leader with proven experience in a managerial or leadership role, preferably within a professional services environment. You will have well developed skills in leading, managing, motivating and coaching people to be their best. Leading culture and change initiatives along with the ability to inspire, engage and align teams with business values and strategic goals will be a space you are comfortable operating in. You will have strong capabilities in the development and implementation of business processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and achieve measurable outcomes.

What’s great about this opportunity?

• Work directly with the Directors to continue to grow a successful business
• Autonomy to influence, shape and enhance a business
• It’s a key influential leadership role where you get to work with a great team of people
• Represent a long established, reputable Ballarat law firm that has a community minded focus
• A competitive salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience
• If you love change, there will be plenty to keep you challenged

Inspired? For further information please contact Ange Connor on 0407 833 152. To download a copy of the position description, please click the “Download Position Description” button below. To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au

Inspire HQ exist to build great workplaces which includes helping the businesses we work with find great people just like you!

If this opportunity hasn’t got you excited or isn’t quite the right fit for you, we’d still love to chat with you about the job you are looking for and learn more about your skills and experience to see how we can assist you in finding a great job with an awesome employer. By the way, did you know not all our jobs are advertised?! To connect with us, contact Abbey Perkins, our Talent Associate, on 0429 843 433 or register your details using the below link and Abbey will reach out to you.
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• Work in a collaborative and innovative Engineering Team
• Australia’s most innovative agricultural chemical sprayers
• Local, family owned and operated business

Goldacres is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of world-class agricultural chemical spray equipment. Family owned and operated, with a head office in Ballarat, three retail sprayer centres and dealerships across Australia, Goldacres have a reputation for innovation, quality and adaptability. From their inception in 1978, they have prospered by constantly reinventing their products and business practices in a fast-changing landscape; turning ideas into reality to deliver sprayers which are truly Australia’s world-class sprayers.
Goldacres are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the team, in permanent and full-time capacity to assist with research, design and product development tasks. Reporting to the Engineering Leader – Mechanical, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of diverse projects while working collaboratively with a dedicated team of engineers and draftspeople.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Work with the Engineering team to deliver established goals and objectives.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that all design specification/documentation is obtained, communicated, and understood.
• Assist with the development and testing of designs; create prototypes, conduct testing, and refine designs to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and adherence to relevant standards.
• Assist Supply Chain in identifying and sourcing new components.
• Process engineering changes from conceptual design through to implementation.
• Designing products, tooling, and processes.
• Generating and maintaining technical documentation; concept designs, schematic designs, design development, tender and manufacturing documentation.
• Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Maintaining accurate electronic reporting of project design and testing.

The skills and experience required for the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in collaborating and developing projects to scope, on time and to budget
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting experience
• The ability to connect engineering intent with shop floor practicality
• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly developed organisational, planning and scheduling skills
• A self-motivated, driven and solutions focused attitude
• Excellent computer skills (Solidworks, Epicor desirable)

This role will suit a mechanical engineer with a minimum of 2+ years experience.

Why Goldacres?

• Join a great team and experience a positive team focused culture
• State of the art facilities
• Staff lunches
• Community focus
• A competitive salary negotiated based on skills and experience

Inspired? For further information and to request a copy of the position description, contact Ange Connor on 03 5331 1734. To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au by close of business Friday 17th January 2025.