Administration Officer

• $68k + super + salary packaging
• Full time, contract until the 30th of June 2024
• Location: Darwin
• 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

The Integrated Homelessness Supported Accommodation Program is a collaboration of complementary services and agencies that is establishing co-located specialist supports such as Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug, and other specialist homelessness providers. Mission Australia provides client engagement and case coordination services for people who are living at the facility.

This varied position will provide administrative support and fulfil a variety of tasks essential for the effective running of the Program. You will also provide support other Mission Australia staff to complete administration as needed. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist Managers to collate and prepare data for reports
• Attend and record minutes at regular team meetings
• Manage and maintain stationery and kitchen stock
• Direct clients requiring further assistance to external emergency relief providers
• Make appointments and provide onsite emergency relief to people requiring financial assistance
• Maintain adherence with all internal and external policies and procedures including contractual obligations, WHS, privacy and EEO
• Maintain asset registers, staff induction and training registers
• Induct new staff in administrative processes
• Implement relevant OH&S and Child and Youth Safe policies, procedures and supporting documents

Requirements for Success

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and database systems, and keyboard experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good relationship-building and teamwork skills
• Solid customer service experience and skills
• Previous experience working with vulnerable people at risk of homelessness
• Evidence of full Covid 19 vaccination 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people are strongly encouraged to apply

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.

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’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected].

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

How to apply

View the  Position Descriptionand click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you