Who is Rural Aid?

Rural Aid is one of the largest rural charities in Australia. It was founded in 2015 on the back of the very successful “Buy a Bale” drought fundraising campaign of 2013. Funded by donations, the charity provides support and assistance to farmers and rural communities during times of natural disasters and supporting the long-term sustainability of the agriculture sector.

Our Vision:

Rural Aid’s vision is that farming and rural communities are safeguarded to ensure their sustainability during and after natural disasters. Our mission is to provide economic and empathetic support and assistance to rural communities impacted by natural disaster, through partnering with key stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes. Rural Aid promises to ensure donors’ money is used
transparently to provide effective and timely assistance to those most in need.

We need someone with admin skills 1-4 days per week to:

• General admin support e.g., filing; scanning; photocopying; researching; formatting documents and assistance with our programs e.g., Farmer Christmas Card Program


• Assist teams with data entry


• Provide support and assistance to other programs and departments (e.g., Farm Army, Financial Assistance, Disaster Assistance);


• Undertake a range of office housekeeping tasks including tidying; restocking office supplies, etc.


• Other administrative tasks as directed by management.

Preferred skills (however, training can be provided):

• Intermediate level computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite applications


• Previous experience in a customer service role or similar;


• High level verbal and written communication skills;


• Professional and friendly phone manner;


• Strong team player;


• Working with Children Check (we can assist in obtaining this);


• COVID-19 fully vaccinated and able to supply vaccination certificate

Our head office is currently in Acacia Ridge; we are moving to centrally located Indooroopilly May/June 2022. Public transport available.