Administrative Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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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 review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

As the Administrative Assistant you will provide efficient clerical and administration support to the Corps in order to enhance outcomes and to support the achievement of the TSA mission.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Administration Assistant to perform all admin and secretarial requirements, taking responsibility for the general function of the Church office as directed by the Corps Officer/s.

You will successfully

• Agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, weekly newsletter, attend to mail and correspondence, photocopying, filing, reception duties both in person and answering telephones, appointment bookings
• Special Events – assist Corps Officer/s in planning and co-ordination of events e.g. Red Shield Appeal, Christmas Party, community events
• Provide oversite to Salvos Connect related activities and refer people to appropriate Salvation Army services as required
• Finance/accounts tasks as required by the Corps Officer eg receipting donations, banking, reconciliations, purchasing, obtain quotes
• Assist Corps Officers in the maintenance of worker records

This is a permanent part-time position, 10 hours per week, based in Mount Isa, QLD.

What you have

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the use of software application packages including work processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, communications and record management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Certificate in Business Administration desirable
• At least 2 years’ experience in administration
• A Working with Children Check
• A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer

• Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

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 National Police Check.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration