Administration Officer, Children, Youth Justice And Multicultural Affairs

The key responsibilities of the AO3 level Administration Officer in a Child Safety Service Centre are as follows:

• Follow guidelines in relation to human resources, records management, finance, travel and administrative policies and procedures.
• Follow guidelines in relation to maintaining vehicle, building and equipment in line with departmental procedures and policies to facilitate the effective functioning of the service centre.
• Administer financial processes including procurement, ordering, payments of accounts, petty cash, Carepay and monthly monitoring and reconciliation in accordance with current legislative and departmental accounting practices.
• Administer HR processes in accordance with current legislation and departmental policies
• Provide information to internal and external clients regarding office services and procedures to promote quality customer service through reception (telephone and counter enquiries), email and other forums.
• Provide a sound knowledge in a range of software packages and databases in the administration of services provided by the service centre.
• Work collaboratively with team members and understand the roles and responsibilities within the service centre to deliver efficient services.
• Use, update and monitor relevant databases and files in line with departmental policies and guidelines to ensure accuracy of data.
• Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prioritise and coordinate activities in a team environment to meet deadlines, and to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Performs ad hoc duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role as directed by the line manager or their delegate.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.