Administration Officer

3 days ago

Preston, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

THE ROLE

The Administration Officer provides support to the Child Protection program and is responsible for a wide range of administrative and support functions such as; meeting preparation and minutes, processing of expenses, onboarding staff, and maintaining department systems.

Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as demonstrating ability to coordinate sensitively and effectively. Pivotal to your success in this challenging yet fulfilling role, the Administration Officer is skilled in the following areas;

  • Strong organisational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to take initiative.
  • Self motivated and can-do attitude.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to forge relationships at all levels of the organisation.
  • A strong team focus with responsiveness and attentiveness.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes and corporate information systems such as records management, financial information, fleet management, client payments and ministerial correspondence.
  • Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.
  • Provide support and assistance in the presentation of meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, catering, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel and accommodation arrangements.

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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