Administration Officer – Family Safety

About the role

The Administration Officer provides a range of high-quality administrative support to ensure efficient delivery of day-to-day operations and activities related to CHN Family, Domestic, and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Pilot. To support the program objectives, the role will collaborate closely with key external and internal stakeholders, including the Family Safety Team as well as Commissioned Service providers.

This newly created role will also actively contribute to process improvement activities to enhance the effectiveness of routine and complex coordination across CHN teams.

About the team

The Health System Integration (HSI) Team is responsible for coordinating projects and program areas centred around improvement and integration of the health system to actively respond to the needs of the ACT community.

The Family Safety Team sits within the HSI Team and is responsible for undertaking the strategic planning, design, implementation and maintenance of the FDSV Pilot initiatives aimed at improving service navigation for victim-survivors of FDSV in the ACT.

See yourself in our team

As the Administration Officer, you will be a dynamic administration professional who thrives in building good working relationships and communications with stakeholders. Your attention to detail and ability to stay organised will help you manage meetings and email correspondence, coordinate event logistics, and proactively keep program activities moving through to completion.

A successful applicant for this role will be comfortable in undertaking desktop research and applying analytical skills to contribute to reporting preparation and internal resources development. Your proficiency and experience in managing stakeholder data through CRM or SharePoint will be handy in keeping accurate records of Service Provider contracts and performance information.

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• Comprehensive leave options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Personal leave: We know starting a new job with no personal leave balance can be hard, so you will receive an extra 5 days of personal leave to support you as you start

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.

Career Growth & Development

• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals, while balancing work commitments.

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• Purposeful work in health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health is delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for the ACT community.
• Collaborate with health experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive, collaborative workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and inclusive environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who make responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package through Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay.
• Above-standard superannuation: Pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.

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Position Salary: $41.91 per hour (approx. $83,089 per annum, pro rata to full-time equivalent) plus superannuation

Employment type: Part time (19 hours per week), fixed term contract for 1 year from commencement date

Working Days/hours: Negotiable, Monday to Thursday

How to apply

Applications close: 11.59pm, 21 November 2025

Position documentation can be found here

Please apply using the 'apply' button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Program Manager – Family Safety, Dr Suman Shetty:

CHN, ACT's Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

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