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Salary$58k + super + salary packaging
Part Time, contract until the 5th of June 2024
30.5 hours per week, working Mon- Fri
Location: Alice Springs
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more and .
Your Opportunity
The Aherlkeme Development Centre in Alice Springs is a 28-house facility that supports Territorians who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and who have difficulty in accessing and maintaining and securing a tenancy. This busy role manages and completes a range of administrative tasks and is a varied position that will support and fulfil a variety of tasks essential to the effective running of the service in Alice Springs.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Be the first point of contact for participants and visitors both face-to-face and over the phone
Respond to participant queries engaging the support of other service staff as required
Manage front office reception area
Attend and participate in monthly meetings
Manage stationery stock and maintain stock for kitchen facilities in main office
Process financial transactions including invoices, petty cash, purchase orders and accounts payable
Administer emergency relief assistance and maintain register of participants
Requirements for Success
Associate Diploma with relevant experience or other appropriate qualification/experience with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence
Strong Microsoft Office Suite and database systems, and keyboard experience
Excellent communication skills.
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good relationship-building and team work skills
Significant customer service experience and skills
Sound understanding of the needs of people on low income and experience working with vulnerable people at risk of homelessness
We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
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Your benefits
Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
Free external, confidential counselling and access to .
How to apply
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As a committed employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
