Administration Assistant

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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.

- About the Role

We have an exciting part-time (15 hours) permanent opportunity for an Administration Assistant based in our Redfern, NSW office. You will be an integral member of dynamic and passionate Salvation Army International Development (SAID) Team and will coordinate activities and provide a range of administration to ensure the effective management of the Department.

Reporting to the Head of SAID, you will also be required to develop and manage relationships with a number of key internal and external stakeholders and maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Key responsibilities:
Admin Support:

- Provide administration support to ensure effective management of SAID department’s office, schedule and workload
- Undertake a range of general office administration to ensure the smooth running of the office and function
- Develop a range of reports (including Board and Management reports), documents and presentations to support the Head of SAID
- Coordinate the travel arrangements for the SAID Team, including flights, accommodation and visas
- Organise events and meetings such as preparing invitations, coordinating attendees, developing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring all required resources such as IT systems are available and functioning

Data Management:

- Prepare relevant documentation for SAID Practice Advisory Group (SAID PAG) ensuring accuracy and appropriateness for compliance needs
- Ensure sound document control and record management of key information is maintained through developing and utilising filing and retrieval systems, ensuring confidentiality as required

About You

Key capabilities:

- Relevant Business qualification such as Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration
- An understanding of governance models in the NGO/charity sector, desirable
- An understanding of international Community development, desirable
- A knowledge of the ACFID Code of Conduct, DFAT accreditation standards, desirable

Requirements of the role:

- Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders
- High level of organisational skills
- National Criminal History Record Check
- Valid Working with Children Check

Why work for us
- Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free)
- Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation
- Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Opportunity for career development
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

How to Apply
- 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._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_