Administration Officers

The role of the Administration Officer is to support the administration functions of Ruah Community Services including the Karlup Service. The Administration Officers will provide administration and reception support rotating between Ruah Community Services head office and the Karlup Service floor, all located at the new Ruah Centre for Women and Children.

The Karlup Service is a holistic, wraparound service model for women and children to heal and recover from family and domestic violence which will operate from a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in the Perth CBD.

We are recruiting for Administration Officers, working full-time, as part of a dedicated and integrated administration service supporting both corporate and client-facing needs.

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of high school or Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Experience as a receptionist and office administrator.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service skills including interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work autonomously. 

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Previous work experience in a not for profit or community services organisation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

• An opportunity to work with a passionate administration team within in a unique service and state-of-the-art facility.
• A salary aligned with Level 3 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $71,364.
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• plus additional $2,650 in entertainment packaging benefits for travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment, parking and more!
• options to use an Everyday Purchase card to make things simple.
• An extensive learning and development program. 
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check

We’d love to hear from you! Please click apply at the top of the page and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining why you are a good fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 17 June 2024.

For further information please contact Shanice Albert, Executive Assistant & Office Manager, at **************@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. 

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.