AddressAbout the Organisation
Somerville Community Services is a non-government, not for profit, community-based organisation which has been operating for over 50 years. Somerville currently employs over 300 people providing disability services across Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, and Alice Springs and continues to grow everyday.
All of Somerville’s work is underpinned by our values, which include recognition of the intrinsic worth of every human being, generosity from the heart, service to the community, and justice within our society. Our aim is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people experiencing disadvantage.
About the Role
- Permanent Full time
We are looking for an Administration Officer for our Katherine office.
The Administration Officer is a pivotal support to the organisation, ensuring the provision of comprehensive range of administrative and office support duties to Quality & Practice leadership team and maintenance of a professional office environment to a high standard. You will work as a part of close knit team to interact positively and appropriately with participant, their families, and the community, demonstrating dignity and respect at all times. The successful candidate will work within the values of Somerville to provide quality service to internal and external stakeholders in the region, providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact.
Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, have good digital and organisational skills, can-do attitude, flexible to learn and adapt, desire to make a difference and has a positive outlook.
Selection Criteria:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
- Highly developed written communications skills with the ability to maintain strong attention to detail
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels in an informative, accurate and positive manner
- Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work within established deadlines, and to maintain a consistent level of professionalism
- Experience in developing procedures and using document control processes.
- An ability to work effectively within a busy team environment and to work unsupervised
- High level of professionalism including the confidential management of all organisational, customer and employee information
- Skills in building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to effectively manage time and balance priorities
- Experience in using technology to communicate and share information
- Experience following policies, procedures and plans
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience in the not for profit or disability sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
Employment Requirements
- Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence
- Current National Criminal History
- Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Vaccinations – COVID 19, Influenza
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
Culture and Benefits
- Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
- Meaningful and rewarding work opportunity at the Northern Territory’s leading disability service organisation
- Competitive remuneration including access to salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks annual leave and 2 weeks personal/carers leave.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
For any queries please contact HR & Recruitment Consultant - Rell Werner - 08 8920 4***
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, and submit your resume.
Apply Now!
Applications will be screened and assessed as they are submitted, please apply asap.
Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.
