Administration Officer - Parent Pathways
The Salvation Army Australia
Date: 1 week ago
City: Blackburn, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.
About The Opportunity
Are you passionate about empowering parents to achieve their educational and career goals?
Join our Parent Pathways team where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of our program. You'll be integral in managing various administrative functions, coordinating with team members and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Your strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will help drive the success of our program, while your excellent communication and problem-solving abilities will support our team and enhance our service delivery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.
About The Opportunity
Are you passionate about empowering parents to achieve their educational and career goals?
Join our Parent Pathways team where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of our program. You'll be integral in managing various administrative functions, coordinating with team members and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Your strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will help drive the success of our program, while your excellent communication and problem-solving abilities will support our team and enhance our service delivery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Support the administration of the Parent Pathways program by managing various administrative tasks such as purchase orders, transfer requests and project delivery
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders
- Provide administrative support for grants and tender processes
- Assist team members with various tasks and responsibilities
- Facilitate team coordination and collaboration
- Demonstrated strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
- Employment Services experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on delivering quality support
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency using MS Suite of programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to multitask and address complex problems
- Capable of working independently while managing multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Demonstrated success in a high-performing workplace with a strong commitment to high quality values based human services
- Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)
- Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
- Comprehensive and supportive on the job training including the opportunity to undertake tertiary education, relevant to your position
- Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
- Attractive leave benefits with access to purchased leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos volunteering
- Access to free counselling and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your psychosocial health
- Long-term employment opportunities within the Employment Plus & the wider Salvos networks
At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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