Administration Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLESalvos Stores are looking for a motivated Administration Assistant in Canning Vale, WA. Come join our Administration team and play an essential role in supporting the Salvos Stores retail team, undertaking a diverse range of admin tasks, where no two days will be the same.We're looking for someone excited about retail, experienced in Administration and is passionate about helping others. Kickstart your career today and apply for an organisation like no other. This role is a full time role on a fixed term basis for 7 months to cover for maternity leave. Your key responsibilities will include: Maintain electronic and manual based filing and record keeping systems as required by all Salvos Stores and TSA processes and/or procedural requirements and ensure all relevant communications are promptly attended to.Support Retail and operations teams in preparation of documentation, spreadsheets and/or any presentations.Provide administrative support to retail and operations personnel in all aspects of site repairs and maintenance processes.Assist People Managers in any Salvos Workday related activities such as recruitment, report generationFollow all protocols (in line with TSA policies and procedures) when ordering goods and services on behalf of the retail and warehouse team and ensure appropriate authorisation limits are adhered to and appropriate financial approvals are soughtFollow all Occupational Health and Safety guidelines as outlined by The Salvation Army (TSA), including assessing risk, record keeping and submitting Solvsafety incidents on a timely basisAssist and perform additional tasks / jobs as reasonably required in accordance with established guidelines, processes and / or as required by the Line ManageABOUT YOU Prior administrative experience or qualifications highly regarded.Demonstrated experience working in a similar administrative role, where customer service is a strong focus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.Strong computer and analytical skills, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and action them effectively. WHAT WE OFFER As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits;Paid parental leave - 12 weeksStaff store discountUp to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave schemeUp to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activityPurpose driven career with positive social and sustainable outcomesEmployee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;Opportunity for career development;An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team membersChaplaincy servicesPositively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution ABOUT US Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 360 retail stores, as well as online. Whether you're sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference. Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship. HOW TO APPLY If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.