Administration Assistant

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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.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Administration Assistant to provide efficient clerical and administration support to Ulverstone Corps.

Why this role matters

Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and small groups.

About the role

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Administration Assistant to provide efficient clerical and administration support to Ulverstone Corps in order to enhance outcomes and to support the achievement of the TSA mission. ​

You will successfully

Perform administrational and personal assistant duties, taking responsibility for the general function of the Church office as directed by the Corps Officer/s

Maintain Volunteer management administration and compliance including Workday (HR Database) ensuring appropriate integrity checks are performed, and all volunteer training records are up to date

Provide accurate information on our services and programs, and triage/refer enquiries to other TSA services/programs

Manage agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, monthly newsletters, attend to mail/emails and correspondence, photocopying, filing, answering telephones

Oversee the hiring of the Church facilities ensuring all insurance policies, hire agreements etc are in order

Complete finance/accounts tasks as required by the Corps Officer eg receipting donations, banking, reconciliations, purchasing, EOFY checks

This is a permanent part-time position, 15.2 hours a week located in Ulverstone, TAS. Weekly roster is flexible and will be negotiated. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Clerks Level 3 Service award.

You will have

Cert III in Business administration or relevant experience

Experience in customer service and administrational roles highly desirable

High level competency in the use of software application packages including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, communications and record management

General accounting/bookkeeping knowledge and experience

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Prior experience with Workday or HRIS systems, Intranet, and IT systems highly desirable

Organised and strong written communication skills

A Working with Vulnerable People Check

A willingness to undergo a National Police Check
 

What we offer

Flexible working conditions

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

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