Bequests Administrator
The Salvation Army Australia
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Blackburn, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Number Of Positions Available
1
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.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Bequests Administrator to ensure Gifts in Wills are honoured with care, precision, and integrity. As such, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all Gifts in Wills made to The Salvation Army nationally. Your work will ensure estate gifts are managed in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner to maximise their charitable impact. This is a permanent, full time, position based out of Blackburn, Melbourne with hybrid/flexible WFH arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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
1
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.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Bequests Administrator to ensure Gifts in Wills are honoured with care, precision, and integrity. As such, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all Gifts in Wills made to The Salvation Army nationally. Your work will ensure estate gifts are managed in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner to maximise their charitable impact. This is a permanent, full time, position based out of Blackburn, Melbourne with hybrid/flexible WFH arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and coordinate bequests including documentation review and estate processing
- Manage a variety of asset types including cash, shares, property, and other holdings in line with organisational requirements
- Administer executorships and life interest estates, ensuring alignment with donor intentions
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reconciliations and reporting in partnership with internal finance teams
- Update and manage records in CRM database
- Develop and maintain respectful, professional relationships with executors, solicitors, Trustee Companies, and other estate stakeholders
- Ensure all estate matters are documented and managed with integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration or similar
- Extensive relevant experience in wills and estates, estate administration, or legal support roles
- Strong data management skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software applications
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
- Generous paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers + Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) + Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and Consumer Discounts
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable social impacts
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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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