Administration Officer

• Part time contract (until October 31st 2024) 4 days per week, Monday- Thursday 8:30am - 5pm supporting both our Kanwal and The Entrance offices 
• $70k -$77k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging  
• Adaptable and friendly workplace! 

Our Organisation 

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

About the role 

Get ready to be the backbone of our team as an Administration Officer! In this role, you will be the driving force behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs like a well-oiled machine. From providing top-notch administrative support to staff and visitors to keeping our services operating smoothly and efficiently, you'll be at the heart of it all. Get ready to make a real impact and be a vital part of our mission to serve our community with excellence and precision! 

Duties  

• Expertly handle incoming calls and inquiries with finesse, leaving every caller delighted and satisfied. 
• Dive into the world of finance as you process payments with precision and efficiency, ensuring seamless transactions every time. 
• Be the backbone of our team by providing invaluable administration support, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. 
• Take charge of coordinating meeting rooms, fleet vehicles, and maintenance tasks, ensuring everything is in perfect order for seamless operations. 
• Exercise your organisational skills by ordering stationery and office supplies, ensuring our team has everything they need to thrive. Plus, showcase your multitasking prowess by covering reception duties when needed. 

Our Benefits    

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:     

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees (that’s an extra 12 days off per year!).     
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years      
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.      
• Professional Development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – All First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.  

Skills and Experience 

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have experience in a busy office environment as an Administrator or Coordinator, and:  

• A VETAB accredited certificate in business services (or similar) or equivalent work experience 
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to question the pieces that are missing  
• Strong customer service focus with the desire to provide a welcome environment for visitors and staff  
• The ability to balance multiple tasks and manage competing priorities effectively  
• The ability to identify sensitive information and maintain appropriate levels of privacy  
• The ability to work autonomously while remaining connected to the team and contribute to team outcomes  
• Current driver's license is essential! 

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.  

Seize the Opportunity! Apply Today and Unleash Your Potential! 

To apply, please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter addressing the two questions below:  

1.What attracted you to apply for this position? 

2.How does your experience relate to this role? 

Have any questions? Contact Sarah on 0479 181 890 or Jo on 0481 063 680 for a friendly confidential chat.  

 

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.