Office Manager

• Part Time (0.6) position, with the ability to work 3-5 days.

• Reporting into the Office of the CEO.

• Lead a small team.

Who we are:

Caraniche has been delivering innovative psychological and behavioural health services for 30 years, partnering with government, community, and private organisations across Australia to deliver positive client outcomes. Caraniche is part of the WISE Employment Group and is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting people with AOD and mental health issues through collaborative and supportive service delivery. We are a diverse and inclusive culture which transcends to our clients, community and staff by honouring our commitment and values.

Our Purpose: "Connections that better lives"

Our Values:

• Integrity: We are committed to ethical, reliable and transparent service delivery.
• Excellence: We strive to provide professional service of the highest quality.
• Innovation: We develop creative solutions that facilitate leadership and realise individual and collective potential.
• Partnership: We pursue collaborative and supportive partnerships

About the Role:

Caraniche is seeking a highly capable and people centric 'Office Manager', to lead its front of house operations, manging the office facilities and coordinating purchasing activities across Caraniche at our Abbotsford and Epping offices.

Reporting into the Office of the CEO, you will have the ability to make an impact, by supporting the overall workplace and maintain strong relationships with staff, vendors and supplier.

Furthermore, responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages the reception team and staff roster across Abbotsford to ensure appropriate coverage across the week to manage calls and greet clients.
• Manages offices leases and coordinates all liaison and communication with landlords and real estate agents
• Understands insurance requirements and takes responsibility for reporting accidents and lodging claims.
• Manage the office supplies budget, ensuring all expenditure is cost effective, within budget, and approved in line with Delegation of Authority policy
• Supports an understanding of duty of care and ensures safe work procedures and instructions are provided to all staff.
• Participates in and coordinates projects as required.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years previous experience in an office manager or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing facilities and service and supply contracts.
• Intermediate level in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable experience in using relevant other software systems and databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What in it for you:

• NFP Salary Packaging options - Tax Free Perks, up to $15,900 per year and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Flexible work arrangements by negotiation to suit your work/life balance.
• Internal training, Professional development days.
• 4 x Wellbeing days per year (additional to other leave entitlements).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Weekly Office Treats.

We are ready to hear from you:

Caraniche has a culture of belonging and we value differences. We are an organisation that welcomes and appreciates everyone for who they are including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Caraniche welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Let us know, if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process because of your personal circumstances. Please reach out to the Careers team at: , otherwise we would love to see your application