Job description
- Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
- Location: Burleigh
Job Description
Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation currently seeking to fill the following vacancy within our Child, Youth and Family Support Services division. The Kalwun Child, Youth and Family Support Services division administers the Family Wellbeing Service, Family Participation Program, Early Learning Program and the Kinship and Foster Care programs within the South East Qld region.
* This is an identified position, applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person *
About the Role
The Administration Officer is the first point of contact for clients and visitors and will be responsible for providing high quality administration and support to the team at the Burleigh Office.
Position Duties
- Provide clerical support in the form of accurate and timely typing, filing/photocopying and sending faxes and or emails;
- Effectively respond and refer, where necessary, emergency calls and situations
- Collect, register and dispatch all incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain office supplies
- Be knowledgeable of office operations to be able to provide clients and callers with up to date information on services;
- Maintaining electronic vehicle booking system & vehicle maintenance as instructed by the Service Manager.
- Organise division functions and co-ordinate meetings for the Service Manager and General Manager
- Great all visitors and clients and ensure that the reception area is maintained at all times.
Essential Selection Criteria
- 12 months experience in a similar position
- Certificate II in Business Administration highly desirable
- Demonstrated skills and ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer software or ability to rapidly acquire.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to rapidly acquire skills associated with the implementation and usage of software
What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay
- Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
- Five weeks of annual leave per year
- Additional paid personal leave
Additional Information
- This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers’ license.
- A Blue Card for working with children is a mandatory requirement. The ‘No Card No Start’ law applies to this position – a Blue Card must be obtained prior to commencement.
- *IDENTIFIED POSITION – To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.
To apply
Please click “Apply Now” and submit a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and addressing each of the selection criteria.