Administration Assistant

**Introduction**:
Join Us and Make a Difference to the Community

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is a not-for-profit organisation and an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. We offer whole-of-community support and empowerment options to those in need regardless of religion, age, gender, physical and intellectual capacity, or ethnicity.

We work together with local communities to build a stronger, fairer, and kinder society that values children, young people, families and individuals.

**Description**:
The Opportunity

CatholicCare are seeking an Administration Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a Permanent Full Time position and will based at our Maitland Office.

About the Role

You will be the first port of call for any clients or visitors attending the office and will provide high quality customer service and administrative support to all programs at CatholicCare. You will be committed to having a positive, friendly and approachable demeanour that will assist staff, clients and visitors to feel welcome.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/Criteria
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage several tasks at one time in order to meet a deadline
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- High-level computer skills in use of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Demonstrated awareness of confidentiality & boundaries of practice
- A commitment to work within CatholicCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Experience working with multicultural clients (Desirable)
- Experience working with clients with mental health issues and an understanding of basic mental health first aid (Desirable)

**Qualifications**:

- Qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience in a previous administration position
- First Aid Certificate

Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
- Receive an attractive salary with PBI 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

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning 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 CatholicCatholic must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

Covid-19
The safety and welfare of our staff, volunteers and community in which we work is paramount for CatholicCare. We recognise that being fully vaccinated is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and the community against COVID-19. In keeping with our purpose of a stronger, fairer, and kinder society for our community, all employees of CatholicCare must have received at least two doses of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. CatholicCare is committed to meeting our obligations under our funding agreements and public health orders and appreciate your understanding of our approach to protecting all staff, volunteers and the vulnerable within our community.