Administration Officer
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Job Summary
- Max Term contract until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
- Part Time Contract22.8hrs per week 3 full days or shorter hours over 5 days
- Location: Beeloo (Victoria Park) WA 6100
- $39.56ph super NFP salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Based in Victoria Park as our Administration Officer you will support the effective operation of the YASS service where youll be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of our reception area providing essential information and assistance to those seeking support and managing appointments for assistance. Your role will demand a high level of judgment initiative and sensitivity as you provide confidential administrative support crucial to our services success. From managing diverse administrative tasks to supporting our team in delivering contractual outcomes your contribution will be invaluable. As the welcoming face for vulnerable young people accessing our services youll be their first point of contact handling service calls emails and maintaining accurate records.
Your Key Responsibilities
Provide a welcoming respectful and supportive first point of contact for young people visitors and stakeholders accessing the service.
Manage reception and office administration including phone and email enquiries appointment bookings and record keeping.
Provide high level administrative support to the Program Manager including meeting coordination minute taking and diary support.
Maintain accurate data entry filing systems and SharePoint documentation in line with confidentiality and compliance requirements.
Support financial and procurement processes including ordering supplies accounts payable and basic budget assistance.
Coordinate office operations including fleet management building maintenance requests and workplace health and safety tasks.
Assist the team to meet contractual reporting and quality requirements through timely administrative support.
Requirementsfor Success
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate in Business Administration) - highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative role ideally within youth homelessness or community services settings.
- Proven ability to work respectfully and confidently with vulnerable young people including those with complex needs.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a professional and person-centred approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using databases online systems and records management tools.
- Solutions focused mindset with sound judgement initiative and problem-solving capability.
- Full driver licence with no restrictions.
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
- Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How To Apply
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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
About Company
Every hour, 3,000 Australians face becoming homeless. Your gift can help Australians in need find a safe home.
