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We’re looking for two short term contractors

Ballarat Permaculture Guild is looking for two short term (approx. 7 months) contractors to help us with our two major projects. If you are interested in either of these roles, please send through an expression of interest by the 16th of November 2026 with any relevant experience to info@ballaratpermacultureguild.org

Implementation Officer - Community Orchard
This person will support the implementation of the Community Orchard Project

Responsibilities include

  • Organise updated quotes for infrastructure items covered by grants
  • Assist with planning permit applications where necessary
  • Laise with external contractors 
  • Laise with utility providers to install utilities
  • Manage project plan to ensure project is running to time
  • Attend Implementation group meetings to provide updates where required

Work Hours
This is a fixed-term contract position with variable hours. Weekly hours will fluctuate based on operational needs but are expected to be between 2 and 6 hours per week.

Rate
The contract rate for this role is $62.50 inclusive of GST

Events Coordinator – Backyard Bounty
This person will support the running of the Backyard Bounty events

Responsibilities include

  • To organise events including workshops, and garden tours, including contacting and scheduling hosts
  • Manage events calendar to limit clashes
  • Laise with Blitz team to support their events
  • Set-up event pages on Humanitix
  • Manage ticket sales, and attendee enquiries
  • Advertise events on social media channels

Work Hours
This is a fixed-term contract position with variable hours. Weekly hours will fluctuate based on operational needs but are expected to be up-to 8 hours per week during the initial host recruitment, and then maintaining at 1 or 2 hours per week for the remainer of the project.

Rate
The contract rate for this role is $50.00 inclusive of GST.

If you are interested in either of these roles, please send through an expression of interest by the 16th of November 2026 with any relevant experience to info@ballaratpermacultureguild.org