Administration Officer

Are you looking for a part-time opportunity where your administrative skills can truly make a difference?

We're seeking a dedicated and organised individual to support our Ministry & Mission Team just two days a week. This is more than just admin work, it's a chance to contribute to a team that uplifts communities, nurtures relationships, and lives out the love of Christ in practical ways.

Whether you're returning to the workforce, balancing other commitments, or simply seeking meaningful part-time work, this role offers flexibility, purpose, and a welcoming environment where your contributions are valued.

About Us:

The Uniting Church in Australia (the Church) is a large, uniquely Australian Christian denomination in Australia with heritage from historical reformed evangelical denominations. In Queensland, the Uniting Church has around 250 congregations and has early childhood, schools, colleges and large community services (such as UnitingCare Queensland – BlueCare, Lifeline, Wesley Hospital and Wesley Mission Queensland).

We are a church that values relationships, collaboration, and service, seeking to steward our resources in ways that reflect the love of Christ. The Queensland Synod Office works to enable, equip, and encourage a growing and renewing Church across Queensland, acting in alignment with the discernment of Synod in Session. We are mission-driven and service-oriented, fostering an environment of collaboration, support, and care for the communities we serve.

The Uniting Church is multicultural, committed to reconciliation with First Peoples, calls for reconciliation across its communities and aims to use its people and property resources wisely and in the furtherance of God's mission in the world.

Position purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Mission Accompany Team (MAT) and the whole of the Ministry & Mission Team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide admin support for the MAT and the whole of Ministry & Mission Team

• Provide admin support for Frontier Services

• Organise travel arrangements for whole of Ministry & Mission Team

• Record and maintain leave and training records of staff in placements

• Assist with documents for The Hub (an online document management system).

• Assist with some events i.e. Commissioning/Induction Services

• Leave support for Ministry and Mission Support Officer

• Possible leave support for other parts of Synod Office

What's in it for You?

• Part time role (2 days a week)
• Flexible work hours
• Free off-street parking at the office
• Employee Culture Club Activities
• Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services or another related field

Experience and Skills:

• Proven ability and experience in effectively managing and prioritising the administrative functions and associated activities for staff including the ability to initiate, determine and follow-up work priorities within mandated deadlines.

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills which reflect the ability to liaise effectively, diplomatically and discretely with all elements and at all levels within the Church, its agencies, community organisations and the general public.

• Proven ability to use initiative, decision making skills and negotiation skills and reliability in operating independently.

• Proven ability to  assist with the organisation of meetings, conferences and events.

• Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary computer software applications (Office 365), SharePoint, electronic content management, customer relationships management, learning management systems and internet applications.

• Certificate 2 in Business Administration an advantage
• Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card) or ability to obtain
• The successful applicant must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested.

How to Apply

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Applications are being reviewed as received.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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