Administration Officer | Remote Area Families Service Employment Term: Permanent Part-Time Opportunity, 45.6 hours per fortnight Location: Can be based at Charleville, Longreach, Mt Isa, Mareeba, Mackay or Townsville Remuneration: $73k (pro-rata) 12 % Super 15,900 NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As an Administration Officer you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our UnitingCare team We’re seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our Remote Area Families Service team. This role can be based at Charleville, Longreach, Mt Isa, Mareeba, Mackay or Townsville. This position is responsible for to contributing to the operational objectives of the program by performing a range of high level and quality administrative functions to support management and operational team. Duties of this role include; Undertake a range of administrative functions including, but not limited to, activities that directly support the outcomes of the services in areas such as maintaining quality administrative practices and processes Arrange internal and external appointments and any associated travel and accommodation requirements Undertake a range of financial and human resource administrative functions and the operation of relevant business systems including but not limited to; accounts payable; procurement card reconciliation; electronic time and attendance, ordering supplies and reporting to management as required Using Microsoft Office and/or other business software assist with preparing reports and documentation, minutes, correspondence and presentations, as well as maintaining databases and recording in information systems Develop, maintain and administer a records management system for receipt, storage and retrieval of records and correspondence Develop reviews and implement new processes and procedures to support the service to run more effectively Undertake other administration duties such as reception back up as required Provide assistance as required with site administrative and maintenance requirements Organise events, functions, workshops and meetings Liaise with external providers and suppliers; stationery, IT, facilities for proactive practice management Provide business support in areas of Human Resources, Fleet Management, Digital Technology, Travel and Workplace Health and Safety as required What makes a difference for us? Certificate IV in Business Administration or other relevant qualification 2 years minimum experience in a similar role Extensive Microsoft Suite skills and knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Demonstrated ability to understand and operate multiple business systems and functions Current Drivers Licence Positive Blue Card Strong organisational skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines Experience within health, aged care and/or community services sector and not-for-profit sector What makes a difference for you? At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our Family and Child Services team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme; for eligible employees. Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Our Family and Disability Services team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children’s developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
