Administration Officer

Make a meaningful difference with us

UnitingCare is seeking a Administration Officer to assist in our Mission & Pastoral Care team. 

This includes diary management and administrative support to the Associate Director of Mission and administrative and logistic support to the Chaplaincy Team (Prisons, Hospitals, Aged Care)

Please note, this is full time, permanent opportunity with hybrid working arrangements.  

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director of Mission – Spiritual and Pastoral Care (ADOM S&PC), Chaplaincy Managers (Prisons, Hospitals, Aged Care) and Mission Support Officer
• Professional first point of contact to internal and external customers, either directly or indirectly.
• Address enquiries efficiently and effectively
• Assist with diary management and establishment of process to ensure critical deadlines for the (ADOM S&PC)
• Provide administrative support as requested including, but not limited to preparation, copying and presentation of letters, memos, reports, agendas, minutes, newsletters etc.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic documents and information in timely and accurate manner utilising relevant UnitingCare systems and processes.

What makes a difference for us? 

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated experience in office administration support including diary management 
• Intermediate knowledge and use of computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish work place priorities.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise work loads.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal (verbal) and written communication skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

What makes a difference for you? 

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
   

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.

Vaccination 

All employees are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements and UnitingCare's COVID-19 vaccination requirements policy. The successful applicant must be able to provide a Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.