Administration Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- 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.
The Salvation Army Australia Mission Statement: The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

We share the love of Jesus by:

- Caring for people
- Building healthy communities
- Creating faith pathways
- Working for justice

The Salvation Army Australia Values Statement: Recognising that God is already at work in the world, we value: Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity and Collaboration.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Administration Assistant to provide efficient clerical and administration support to the Corps with the purpose of enhancing the services to the community and supporting the achievement of the TSA mission.

You will successfully
- Manage all general administration, and clerical activities within Corps including filing (electronic and hard copy), minute taking, mail, data entry, general correspondence, SAMIS & Emergency Relief data entry and documentation and other generalist administration activities
- Provide customer service to internal and external visitors through reception related activities including all phone, face to face and online enquiries
- Manage contact and referrals with internal and external agencies and services
- Administer financial processes such as paying expenses related to the operations of the Corps, Family Store, prepare paperwork, reconcial cash and fuel vouchers, reconcile corporate credit card
- Liaise with Family Store Managers and the Bank regarding irregularities and rectify issues as soon as possible

You will have
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or relevant experience
- At least 2 years administration experience working with some level of autonomy
- Previous experience with financial clerical tasks/basic accounting
- Experience within a community or NFP setting would be well regarded
- Sound presentation and communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_