Job description
- Full time position based in Melrose Park
- $70k-$77k including Super + Salary Packaging
- Flexible, friendly 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
Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team providing administrative support to staff and visitors while supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our services.
The role will suit someone that likes every day to be different.
Duties
- Reception duties including; Greeting visitors to our sites and answering incoming calls and enquiries
- Provide administration support to the team
- Coordinate meeting rooms, fleet/pool vehicles and site maintenance
- Coordinate procurement and process invoices
- Keep site clean and tidy
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 for permanent employees
- 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:
- The ability to contribute to service delivery outcomes by using initiative and being proactive
- 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 both the Southern Administration Team and local program teams
- 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.
Apply today!
To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button, submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
Have any questions? Contact Kasey Schrapel on 047 919 4751 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
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.
