Administration Officer – The SEED Project – Seymour

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Officer with relevant experience to join the team to make a difference in women’s financial well-being and economic security, on part-time maximum term contract until 24 December 2024 working 12 hours per week based in Seymour.

THE ROLE

The Administration Officer – The SEED Project supports the administrative duties of The SEED Project. The position will work closely with the broader WESSI and Social Policy and Research Centre teams and The SEED Project staff, project partners, and stakeholders.

• Provide administration support to management and the SEED Project team, including but not limited to data entry, report preparation, and other administration duties as required
• Provide efficient transactional support for the Project Team including, but not limited to, arranging meetings, phone calls, diary management, management of correspondence, and preparation and formatting of documentation information packs, letters and emails
• Provide support to the Project Coordinator with referrals for women engaged in the project as required
• Support the Project Coordinator with the volunteers as needed
• Assist in the preparation of project briefs, reports and other supporting project documentation in the Efforts to Outcome (ETO) system
• Work collaboratively across The SEED Project, WESSI and WES teams to achieve common goals

Salary will be in the range of $65,549.77 – $71,520.24 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• (Previous experience in an appropriate discipline, such as project management, community development, social work, administration or related field
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload priorities and meet deadlines
• Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office Software
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team to achieve outcomes
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise across all levels, both internally and externally, and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to produce reports
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood
• Existing connections with women, community and services in Seymour will be advantageous.

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Penny Bohm on 0490 126 015 for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on each role’s key inherent needs and requirements, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.