Job description
Position details
- Part Time (0.75 FTE) Permanent Position
- Classification: SCHADS Level 2 with a salary range of $63,706- $69,516 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: South Morang, VIC, however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered
About Neami National
We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.
We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.
About your new role
The Operational Support Officer will support and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services to consumers by ensuring that staff operating within the Neami Mental Health and Wellbeing Service are provided with office administrative support that is flexible and responsive to their needs
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar – providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.
What you will bring to the role?
- A valid Working with Children Check
- All staff are required to adhere to Neami immunisation and vaccination policy directives to minimise the risk of vaccine preventable diseases to protect workers, other employees, consumers, and visitors
- Demonstrated integrity and credibility, and fosters open honest communication
- Adaptable and experience in contributing to a positive team dynamic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to relate to people in an open, friendly and professional manner, demonstrating courtesy, tact and empathy
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (This is a genuine occupational qualification under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
- Significant experience working with people and services within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience and knowledge working with consumers that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current drivers licence
- Australian working rights
How to Apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select the paperclip icon). If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:
Kirsty Constable, Clinical Service Manager – [email protected] using the subject line: Operational Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Be Yourself – Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
