• Permanent Full-time position
• Based at Blackburn however may be required to work from other locations on occasion
• 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

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 2) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background. 

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 – Team Leader, Administration Services on 0466 658 830 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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.