HR Administration Assistant

**Introduction**:
About Us

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle serves the Hunter and Manning regions which have a population of some 150,000 Catholics. Through its parishes, pastoral groups, and its agencies of Catholic Schools, CatholicCare, St Nicholas Early Education and other agencies the diocese provides pastoral, educational, social welfare, and community development. The Diocese employees approximately 3,500 staff across these agencies.

**Description**:
The Opportuntity

Due to the continual growth of the Diocese of Maitland - Newcastle the HR Department are needing to expand their team and are seeking an Two (2) Administration Assistants. You will be employed on a Full
- Time basis working alongside a supportive and energetic team at our Newcastle West Office.

The Role

The Administration Assistant will perform a high level of administration and clerical tasks. You will prioritise a diverse range of tasks and be required to work in a demanding environment supporting volunteer management and the Talent Acquisition team. The position is responsible for the administration tasks associated with recruitment, pre-employment clearance checks, inductions, maintaining databases and maintaining files for both employees and volunteers.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/Criteria
- Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks
- Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel
- Demonstrated experience using an electronic document record management system
- Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multi task to meet various deadlines
- An understanding and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
- Experience and knowledge of work health and safety (WHS) practices (Desirable)

**Qualifications**:

- Qualifications in business administration or equivalent experience in a corporate service environment
- WWCC

Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available;
- Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;
- Paid parental leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Staff Birthdays & Anniversary Recognition;
- Ongoing training and development opportunities;
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;
To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Positions identified as child related employment at the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

This position has been determined as child related and a current Working With Children Check for paid employment is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.