Administration Officer

**Administration Officer**

**Arana Hills Church of Christ**

**Permanent, Part-time Opportunity**

We are seeking an Administration Officer to join our team at Arana Hills Church of Christ. You will play an integral role in supporting the leadership teams and Church operations, including office management, ministry support, and service administration.

This is a permanent part-time, 28-hours per week opportunity. _(For the sake of staff unity and culture, and this position relates directly with church and community members, we would prefer the successful applicant to be, or prepared to become, a member of Arana Hills Church of Christ)._

**About the role**

This position requires someone equipped with a “can-do” attitude and a readiness to be a team player. Arana’s leadership consists of Elders, Church Leadership Council (CLC), and Staff; together these teams wholistically serve the congregation through shared giftings.

This position works closely with a second Administrator who currently works 12-hours per week in this role. Early in the appointment, a conversation will be held with both administrators and Senior Pastor to determine delegation of responsibilities based on giftings.

**Key responsibilities**
- Handling church communications and publications, including social media, website, YouTube channel, newsletters and event information
- Coordinating, planning, and executing church events
- Liaise with staff team members to ensure Sunday and Special services run efficiently.
- Staff Team meetings (Mondays); and
- Other meetings if and when required (i.e. Church meetings, leadership meetings, etc.).
- Office and Church Management program proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Programs, Elvanto)
- Technology skills (i.e. Mac and PC operating systems, Square hardware etc.)
- Experience in small business bookkeeping, payroll and compliance
- Experience working in a church leadership environment
- Willingness and ability to learn new programs and systems
- Communication and presentation skills

**Key areas of responsibility**
- Managing the daily church and office operations, including correspondence, registers, digital systems, and keeping the church’s database, Elvanto, up-to-date and ensuring it is used efficiently.
- Liaising with a team of volunteers and ministry leaders to assist with church ministries, including rostering and service planning.
- Bookkeeping, including inputting and reconciliation of transactions, paying bills, raising invoices, and processing payroll within Reckon.
- Working alongside the Church Treasurer in monitoring and reporting on church finances
- Overseeing church facility maintenance and security operations.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and management of Safe Church tasks, advised by leadership.
- Managing facilities hire, including renting church equipment, and ensuring policies are followed.
- Assisting in the administration of onboarding of volunteers and staff team members.

**About you and what you will bring**

We envision the person who fills this role will be a person of integrity, a servant leader, a mature believer that lives a congruent faith life.

You will have strong interpersonal skills, an inclusive and affirming posture towards people on the margins of our community and society at large: i.e. People of diverse abilities.

You are someone who aligns with the Vision, Mission and Leadership Values of AHCofC and who embodies Arana’s authentic culture, who is part of the church community, engaging regularly in services and events. Developing culture and missional mindset, friendly, enthusiastic, a positive attitude and a passionate people person.

**The salary range for this position is currently $28.80 to $30.95 per hour, depending on experience.**

Be sure to include your contact details (current mobile number). Please include the name and contact details of two referees, one professional and one informal (i.e. Manager, work colleague). **For further details contact the office: 07 3851 2022.**

**The position closes Friday 8**th** November 2024.