Administration Assistant

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day business operations of the NSW Family Violence programs and Samaritan House financial support.
Reporting to the NSW State Manager this is a Full-Time, 12 month Max Term contract based in Redfern, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 3.

You will successfully

• Work to the requirements of the State Manager and Program Managers in undertaking general office administration and budget processing tasks.
• Work in conjunction with the National Finance Team to ensure that all expenditure and procurement is correctly coded, approved and invoices processed.
• Maintain current bank accounts, prepare invoices, journals, and other relevant documents in relation to provide support to the program managers.
• Maintain quality systems.
• Ensure IT resources are available for new starters and assist with IT inductions.
• Work within Work Health and Safety legislation.
• Take minutes of leadership team meetings monthly
• Screen incoming calls and take appropriate actions as required to manage enquiries effectively
• Maintain appropriate records for shared organisational resources including room bookings, equipment, and vehicles.

You will have

• A NSW Working with Children Check.
• NSW Driver Licence
• Relevant Business qualification such as Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration and/or Accounting (desired).
• Demonstrated experience in administration responsibilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise and build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain confidentiality of service users and professionally handle sensitive data and information.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to clarify roles and responsibilities of self and team members whilst monitor task completion to ensure objectives and priorities are met
• A high level of knowledge of administration specific skills, e.g. Word, Excel, IT, finance management, security management.
• Knowledge of work health and safety responsibilities and commitment to performing duties in a safe manner to ensure safety of self and others .

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

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