National Coordinator – International

Girl Guides Australia is now welcoming applications for the role of National Coordinator, International.

Purpose of the role:

To coordinate and support:
• awareness and understanding of global Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting in Girl Guiding in Australia;
• participation of Australian Members in international events both overseas and within Australia;
• the facilitation of international projects and programs for Girl Guiding in Australia;

This role is also responsible for building and maintaining strong links with WAGGGS, the Asia Pacific Regional Office/Committee and other Member Organisations. And for increasing the awareness of International Guiding opportunities available to Australian Guiding members and increasing the amount of them participating in those events.

The National Coordinator works with a range of both volunteers and staff at Girl Guides Australia as well as State representatives from around the country. This role will manage 2 direct reports.

Specific requirements:

• Membership of a State Girl Guide Organisation
• Current Working with Children Check (or relevant equivalent in State)
• Current Police Check
• Extensive knowledge of Girl Guiding in Australia, and a strong understanding of WAGGGS and World Guiding
• Current knowledge of significant international issues and trends affecting MOs and girls and young women.

NOTE: The National Coordinator – International MAY NOT hold another Guiding leadership or management role at State or national level, concurrently with their tenure in this role.

Applications are sought from individuals with:

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to Child Safe Child Friendly practices
• Demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to manage self and others
• High level interpersonal skills and ability to operate as a team player
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work autonomously, be resourceful and resilient
• Flexibility and ability to work with diverse range of stakeholders in Girl Guiding at a variety of levels across the organisation
• Demonstrated openness to new ideas and ways of delivering Girl Guiding
• Demonstrated high level problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level negotiation, facilitation and communication skills
• Demonstrated high level planning and project management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic budget management
• Demonstrated sound computing skills
• Accountability: Desiring roles that carry a high level of accountability
• Challenge and Complexity: Finding satisfaction in handling difficult tasks and working with other volunteers
• International Experience and Cultural Awareness: Displays strong interest in other cultures and countries and has wide international experience, both within and outside Guiding
• Diverse Interpersonal Interaction: Enjoys working with and supporting people with a wide range of backgrounds and points of view
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Teamwork: Enjoys working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and resources

The full position description can be viewed PD.16 National Coordinator- International

Those interested in applying should submit a completed GGA ADM.4C by email to applications@girlguides.org.au

Applications close at 5pm Friday 26 July 2025.

Any questions about this role should also be sent to applications@girlguides.org.au

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