Description:
Administration Officer | Lifeline Training and DV Alert | Bundaberg
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Employment Term: Full time maximum term until 16 March 2026
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Location: Can be based at Brisbane, Bundaberg or Gold Coast
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Remuneration: $76K + Super + 15,900 NFP Salary Packaging & $2,650 for meals & entertainment (save tax and increase your take home pay)
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare
At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
As an Administration Officer you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!
Your part in our UnitingCare team
We’re seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our Lifeline Training team.
This position is responsible for to contributing to the operational objectives of the program by performing a range of high level and quality administrative functions to support management and operational team.
As an Administrative Officer you will:
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Undertake a range of administrative functions including, but not limited to, activities that assist in the support of outcomes in the services in areas such as maintaining quality administrative practices and processes.
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Assist with diary management including arranging internal and external appointments and any associated travel and accommodation requirements.
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Coordinate a range of financial functions including, but not limited to, recording income and expenditure; accounts payable; procurement card reconciliation; ordering supplies and reporting to management as required.
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Using Microsoft Office and/or other business software in preparing reports, minutes, correspondences, presentations and maintaining databases and other information systems
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Assist in maintaining and administering a records management system for receipt, storage and retrieval of records and correspondence
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Support senior administration in the establishment of new services and maintaining the process for recording of statistical data and feedback to inform internal reports and research.
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Assist in review and implementing new processes and procedures to support the service/function run more effectively.
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Provide assistance in the co-ordination of site management requirements.
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Support Senior Administration with Coordination of events, functions, workshops and meetings
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Liaising with external providers and suppliers; stationery, IT, facilities for proactive practice management
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Assist in business support alongside Senior Administrator in areas of Human Resources, Fleet Management, Digital Technology, Travel and Workplace Health and Safety as required.
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Work within UCQ policies and procedures, including the provision of Workplace Health and Safety and other relevant legislation.
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Undertake other administrative duties such as reception backup when required.
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Contribute to the maximisation of synergies across UCQ as a single integrated organisation to improve service delivery and business performance, and to promote the Church’s work in health and community services in the broader community
What makes a difference for us?
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Great time-management skills and an ability to prioritise your workload
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Good knowledge and experience with MS Office and Database applications
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Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
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Qualifications, skills and experience in Administration or Business or a minimum of 2 years providing administrative support and assistance to management.
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Current Drivers Licence
What makes a difference for you?
At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our Family and Child Services team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
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Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
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Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
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A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
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A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
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Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme; for eligible employees.
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Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
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Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family
Our Family and Disability Services team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children’s developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
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provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
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implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
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appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.