NB: Location is across Australia

About Beanstalk: 

Beanstalk exists to unleash the potential for agriculture to be a leading force for good. We believe our food system needs reinvention to feed a growing global population on a healthy planet, and we are working hand-in-hand with innovators, agribusinesses, and public sector leaders to make it happen. If this excites you, we would love for you to apply! 

We are a specialised team of strategy, venture building and innovation experts dedicated to the agriculture and food sector in the Indo-Pacific. Our role is to catalyse the adoption of new technologies and build capabilities that help to unlock our ability to produce nutritious food in a responsible, ethical and sustainable manner. 

Beanstalk achieves this through two arms of its organisation: Beanstalk Advisory, its Indo-Pacific consulting business that partners with agribusiness, governments, and donors to tackle their most pressing challenges in the agriculture value chain; and Beanstalk Ventures, its venture building arm focused on venture creation and building, investing and scaling impact-focused solutions shaping our future food system. 

About the Beanstalk Drought Venture Studio: 

Australia is one of the driest continents on earth, yet we have a vibrant agricultural sector that constantly adapts to climate change challenges - necessity has made us amazing innovators. This resourcefulness makes Australia the natural home for our Drought Venture Studio.  

This world first partnership between the Commonwealth - through its Future Drought Fund - and Beanstalk AgTech will identify problems from the ground up and develop and fund solutions through practical commercialisation. Beanstalk will work with the eight Drought Innovation Hubs across Australia and industry to enable the creation of new startups and technological innovation in response to drought.  

The program’s mission is to support nearly 100 commercial solutions, and to back 8 high growth ventures over the next 2 years, positioning Australia as a global leader on drought and climate solutions to agricultural resilience. 

About the role:

We are hiring a Comms & Community Lead for Beanstalk Ventures on a fixed term contract. Your role will be to establish a clear strategy for communications and building bespoke communities that ultimately underpin the Drought Venture Studio’s ability to support the growth and impact of innovators delivering drought-resilient solutions. 

You will be working closely with the Studio Operations Lead, Studio Director and Head of Ventures to develop a cohesive series of activations such as (but not limited to); thought leadership, community events, formalised investor communities, campaigns, digital marketing plan and event activations etc. 

In this role you will be the glue that binds the ambitions of the Drought Venture Studio into a self actualising tribe of innovators, producers, investors, experts and influencers. This role will work with the team across Australia to help spread the story to attract the best talent from Australia and abroad.  

In this role you will: 

• Develop and deliver the communication strategy for the Drought Venture Studio 
• Work with the Head of Ventures, strategically positioning the program’s communication activities to maximise program reach and engagement 
• Manage the contracted PR firm and graphics designer to clearly articulate and amplify our message and mission 
• Position the Venture Studio as a world leading program through thought leadership and co-authoring pieces that contribute to supporting the program’s narrative 
• Engage with Venture Builders to find stories to share through the course of the Venture Studio 
• Enabling and supporting all 8 Venture Builders in each capital city to build a trusted community and relationship with the leading agrifood companies in their region 
• Build and maintain a supportive community around the Drought Venture Studio and its startups, including taking a lead on network outreach with the Head of Ventures  
• Specifically, you will develop and maintain a strategic engagement framework for key stakeholders of the program. This includes: 

1. Founder pipeline 
2. Investor community – local and international with an active interest in climate, drought, and AgTech 
3. Corporate community and industry bodies – for sponsorship and partnering opportunities 
4. Technical exports – to support in the validation and mentoring of ventures 
5. Establish an alumni network for program participants to ensure that they continue to receive support and guidance through mentors and the broader program network 

Still with us here? You are probably one of us. Research out there suggests that women and underrepresented people are less likely to apply for a role despite being perfectly qualified. We would love for you to introduce yourself – as a business with global ambitions and working deeply amongst remote communities, diversity in people, experiences and perspectives brings us closer to our mission of building a regional food system that serves the communities we work across. We're looking for people of all genders, races, ethnicities, orientations, abilities, and disabilities to join us.

Beanstalk highly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply, and are seeking applicants who have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture and social ways of life.

About You:

• 5+ years experience in a comms and community lead role 
• Strong ability to generate communications and community engagement 
• Deep understanding of engaging with the venture and startup ecosystem 
• Ability to establish a clear strategy to build a tribe around the Program and its participants 
• Excellent written and verbal abilities 
• Public speaking skills a plus 
• Ability to clearly understand and articulate the unique value proposition of the program to different stakeholders, and tailor content to these stakeholders 

Location:

• Australia-based 
• Ad hoc travel across the program for workshops, events and showcases 

Elements of Byron is an award-winning Beach front resort, nestled on 50 acres of absolute beach front paradise in Byron Bay. The role of Recruitment Resourcer will support our Talent and Culture Manager who is responsible for Recruitment, Culture and Training at the resort.

This is a job share role (3 days week, Tues/Wed/Thu) where you will work closely with our current Recruitment Resourcer who works two days a week (Mon/Fri).

You will be responsible for ensuring that effective candidate management and communication is maintained with all applicants who are applying for roles at the resort. There is a high volume of candidate calls, email correspondence and diary management, so your ability to manage multiple tasks will see you excel.

This role would suit someone who is extremely organised, has high attention to detail, can juggle multiple tasks and prioritise, while remaining cool under pressure. You will be available to work three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Phone screening and shortlisting of candidates using our candidate management system (Workable)
• Adding new employee details to Humanforce and following up on their onboarding progress
• Monitor and respond to telephone and email queries regarding interviews or start date information
• Diary management of Culture Officers inbox and calendar
• Assisting with the coordinating of recruitment activities including scheduling interviews, performing reference checks, and managing correspondence during the recruitment process
• Schedule learning and development training sessions and update the training calendar
• Co-ordinate administration processes for probation reviews, performance development reviews, employee visas, RSA’s, Drivers Licences, and other licence renewals as required
• Other ad hoc administration assistance as required

• Previous experience in a similar support role
• An HR Qualification would be highly regarded but is not essential
• Well presented with excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Remain calm, patient and organised in high volume work situations
• Results oriented and ‘can do’ positive attitude
• High level administration and organizational skills
• Display a high energy level
• Intermediate to advanced skill level - Microsoft Office Suite

• Restaurant, Accommodation and Spa treatment staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full Day Orientation and dedicated departmental training
• Annual and fortnightly staff awards
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stability and long term employment opportunities for the right candidate
• Work in a beautiful beach side award winning resort
• Parking available on site

For more information please contact Justine Dorrell on 02 6639 1516

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We're seeking a customer focused Service Desk Analyst, who’s ready to step into the role of Service Desk Team Lead, to join the newly established Service Desk team. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of technical expertise, exceptional customer service skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. As a Service Desk Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of IT support service to our internal staff while being mentored by the IT Operations Manager as you begin your career in IT leadership. Due to the team requirements, it is essential to work in our head office in Sydney CBD one day per week.

As our Service Desk Team Lead you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the Service Desk team, providing guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service Desk, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures
• Implement and maintain internal and external knowledge base articles, working closely with our IT Operations team.
• Procurement and management of hardware & peripherals (laptops, mice, monitors, headsets).
• Issuing swipe cards for our Sydney Head Office.
• Managing application provisioning for all cross functional tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Okta.
• Managing virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Slack, GoogleMeet.
• The remote management of company technology via security software.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android.
• Troubleshooting IT issues across the entire Employment Hero business.
• Working within data protection compliance with ISO27001.
• Participating as a project resource for IT Operation initiatives.

What will you bring

• Degree and/or related qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Entry level leadership experience - 1-2 years Service Desk experience.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for details with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make our team experience memorable.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Comfortable with Windows and Mac administration.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes: 

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero

• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.