Senior Administration Officer

Position Summary

Senior Administration Officer | Blue Care | Townsville

Employment Term:  Full-Time

Location:  Townsville

Remuneration:  $28.15 + 10.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances 

We have opportunities available for an energetic, passionate and highly capable Senior Administration Officer to join the team at Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre

SSDARU provides residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Services are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare. The service is based on a modified family therapy model.

In this role you will work within the policies and procedures of Pinangba to help people overcome substance abuse with the aim of assisting them to live more productive and fulfilling lives.

What makes a difference for you?

 Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits – up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program

A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference 

Your part in our team

As an  Senior Administration Officer  a key support role to the delivery of our services, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring business operations are run efficiently and our clients and residents receive an exceptional experience.

You will:

 Be the first point of contact for internal and external customers – via phone, email and in person

Manage requests, concerns and enquiries

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of information in financial, human resource and other Blue Care systems and databases

Support hiring and on-boarding administrative activities for your service/s

Use mainstream software including the Microsoft Office Suite and database applications (Intermediate – Advanced skills required)

Assist senior staff with special projects as required

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the  most trusted community  and  residential care  providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us?

 Effective verbal and written communication skills

Great time-management skills and an ability to prioritise your workload

Good knowledge and experience with MS Office and Database applications

Confidence with smart phone and digital devices or willingness to learn

Qualifications, skills and experience in Administration or Business is not essential but highly desirable.

Evidence of COVID Vaccinations

Supporting you to support others.

We’ve been caring for Qeenslander’s for over 65 years. Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Employee assistance, health & wellness programs

Values-based culture & rewards and recognition

Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Through our values UnitingCare are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. 

We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care’s vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care’s mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment

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