Work at SHARC

• Showcase your administrative skills and thrive in a role that builds strong relationships with partners
• Enjoy flexible, part-time work with a supportive and inclusive team
• Fixed-term role until 30 June 2027, 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday), office based with some WFH, Carnegie location close to station
• SCHADS Level 5 + Super & Salary Packaging
• Designated lived experience position

About Us

The Collective is a partnership of Lived and Living Experience (LLE) agencies:

• Harm Reduction Victoria
• VMIAC (Victorian peak body for consumers of mental health services)
• Tandem (Victorian peak body for family, carers and supporters in mental health)
• CLEW (Carer Lived Experience Workforce)
• SHARC – Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (the lead agency)

The Collective is led by people with Lived and Living Experience. We use our Lived Expertise to build understanding, connection, and strength across the lived and living experience workforces to drive meaningful change. Together, we support the Lived and Living Experience Workforces (LLEW) through discipline-specific:

• Training and education
• Workforce development opportunities (Communities of Practice)
• Access to supervision
• LLEW University Scholarship Program
• Carer Lived Experience Workforce (CLEW) membership
• Events and Forums

About the role

The Collective is seeking a Business Administration & Partnerships Coordinator to join The Collective team. This is a designated lived and living experience role, open to people with lived or living experience of mental health or alcohol and other drug (AOD) services – either through your own experiences or in a supporting role.

Based on site at Carnegie, the Business Administration & Partnerships Coordinator will support The Collective’s day-to-day operations through a combination of administrative coordination, database management, stakeholder communications, and event support. You’ll play a critical role in making The Collective’s programs accessible, organised and welcoming, ensuring every interaction reflects lived experience values.

This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, skilled in process improvement, project management, and eager to contribute to meaningful change. The successful candidate will have a solution-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key tasks include:

• Providing tech-savvy administrative support using a variety of digital tools
• Coordinate all meeting agendas and minutes to support smooth and effective team operations
• Supporting events and training delivery, from venue booking to participant engagement
• Provide administration support across all of The Collective’s projects
• Liaise with key partners & stakeholders

If you enjoy connecting with people, working behind the scenes to make things run smoothly, and want to use your lived experience in a purposeful and empowering way, this role could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Use your lived or living experience to create safe, stigma-free, and empowering engagement with the LLEW workforce
• Act as the central administrative hub for The Collective team – coordinating events, supporting key projects, and ensuring timely follow-up to keep everything running smoothly
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners and key stakeholders
• Help drive the administration and marketing of The Collective’s programs using tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, Canva, JotForm & Humanitix
• Ensure The Collective’s digital files are well-structured, accessible, and up to date across OneDrive and SharePoint
• Provide event and training delivery support, including logistics, venue setup, and catering
• Maintain and manage CRM systems and membership databases

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Lived or living experience of mental health or alcohol and other drug (AOD) services – either through your own experiences or in a supporting role – and the ability to draw thoughtfully on that perspective in your work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CRM systems, and confidence working with digital tools and data
• A passion for creating inclusive, accessible, and empowering experiences for members and stakeholders
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with flexibility and initiative

What SHARC will offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Access to supervision and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements for maintaining your work-life balance
• Generous salary packaging and 17.5% annual leave loading

Ready to join us?

Read the full position description here. Click here to apply. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact the HR and Systems Coordinator, Kate Forer on 0409 499 337.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or need support in applying for this role, please do not hesitate to contact us. SHARC is strongly committed to equity and inclusion, and we’re looking for people who share these values. We encourage applications from people who have been in prison or have experience of the justice system, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, younger and older people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and people living with a disability or identify as neurodivergent.