Project Administration Officer
Project Administration Officer
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Carers WA values its dedicated and skilled employees and aims to create a flexible supportive and family and carer friendly workplace. Carers WA actively supports diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally diverse backgrounds LGBTIQA people neurodiverse people carers and people with disability to apply.
We want to provide a space for everyone to have the best experience through the recruitment process please tell us how we can best support you.
The Project Administration Officer with Carers WA is a fulltime fixedterm contract until June 2026. The position attracts a salary of $85000 p.a. plus super salary packaging 5 weeks annual leave (with 17.5 leave loading) and 2 wellness days per annum.
About Carers WA:
Carers WA is the peak body representing the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia and is part of a national network of Carers Associations providing a range of support services supporting Carers across Western Australia. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have disability mental health challenges a chronic condition terminal illness an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.
Carers WA will support and provide you with:
- A friendly supportive and collaborative team
- Flexibility and work/life balance
- Access to EAP services
- A competitive salary including salary packaging and added leave
- Training and development opportunities pertinent to your role
About this role:
The Project Administration Officer is an integral part of our team providing essential administrative support to both the Executive and project teams thus aiding in the successful completion of strategic projects. This role is pivotal in supporting organisational change and growth strategies.
- Responsibilities are multifaceted and encompass providing comprehensive administrative support including managing correspondence compiling data for reports and assisting with daily operational activities and project tasks.
- A significant part of the role involves the preparation organisation and maintenance of all projectrelated documentation including the creation and updating of project timelines tracking tasks and actions and recording the progress of various projects.
- A keen eye for detail is required to ensure accuracy quality and integrity of all project documents and reports. This extends to the review of all project documentation to meet the organisations high standards and effectively support the delivery of critical strategies for organisational change.
- Effective interpersonal skills is a key aspect of the role to foster clear and open communication within project teams and stakeholders including distributing project updates liaising with team members to gather information and providing regular reports on project status to the organisation and Executive team.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure is essential.
Carers WA promotes a workplace free of physical and psychological harm however acknowledges that some roles and inherent actions of our business mean there may be exposure to traumatic narratives. In these instances and where possible Carers WA will mitigate the impact of this exposure.
Essential Selection Criteria:
- Minimum of 3 years experience working in the community services sector.
- Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.
- Project skills and experience (including project planning and delivery).
- High level of interpersonal and communication both written and verbal.
- Skills in public speaking at a variety of events including expos and workshops.
- Intermediate level competency using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and/or customised client databases as well as virtual communication modes (phone skype Zoom).
- Ability to multitask and prioritise with highly developed time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Current C class drivers licence National Police Clearance issued within the last 3 months (to be provided upon employment) and current Working with Children Check.
- Previous experience in project administration or a related role would be highly advantageous along with a proven track record of supporting complex projects to successful completion.
Applications close on Monday 28th April 2025.
- Carers WA reserve the right to begin the recruitment process and withdraw the position prior to the close date/time.
- Applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two professional referees. Applications can be submitted online via this recruitment platform.
Position description for this role is available upon request from
Carers WA is a Carer Friendly Accredited organisation and supports a zero harm workplace culture to all internal and external stakeholders.
To learn more about working with Carers WA we encourage you to visit our website www.carerswa.asn
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
