• Permanent Full Time role  
• Based at Blackburn however may be required to work from other locations on occasion
• Salary – SCHADS Level 2 + Super + Salary packaging
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

We are seeking an enthusiastic administration professional who will enjoy working close to home primarily at our Blackburn office. The position is Full Time, working during office hours 9.00am to 5.06pm.

Key responsibilities of the Administration Officer include:

• Reception coverage; assisting clients and stakeholders with enquiries at reception and over the phone in a timely manner
• General office administration; proactively keeping all office functions working efficiently
• Meeting coordination; invitations, room bookings, agendas and minute taking
• Program support; supporting program staff with administrative tasks and maintaining client databases as required

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having extensive experience in reception and/or office administration roles. Qualifications in Administration or previous experience in a human services organisation would be advantageous.

You will have the ability to prioritise tasks and work autonomously to support a range of busy teams, while maintaining efficient office functions and site-specific administration requirements. You will enjoy interacting positively and calmly with people from all walks of life and be able to communicate clearly by phone and face to face.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Renee Cooke on 0466 658 830 for a chat.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are proud to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive workplace.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.  

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.