AddressAdministration Support Officer
Location: West Perth
Part-time 0.4 (15 hours p/w) FTE Position (12 months) with high likelihood of extension
Worked over 3 or 4 days per week
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Desert Support Services Pty Ltd (DSS) provides a range of services geared towards supporting Aboriginal Corporations to achieve a sustainable and independent future, focusing on building capacity by empowering local and regional decision making.
We are seeking a dynamic Administration Support Officer to join our team. This busy and rewarding role will require high efficiency and attention to detail at all times. You will provide administrative support to the Finance and Business Officer and the team when required.
Desert Support Services is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians, then this could be the perfect fit.
To be considered for this position, you will have:
• a demonstrated capacity to complete the daily front administration tasks including answering the phone, and other communication platforms.
• a proven capacity to undertake administrative tasks in a well-organised manner, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure;
• excellent inter-personal communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people where English may be a second language;
• basic financial literacy skills and an understanding of MYOB is preferred;
• the ability to learn and adapt quickly to using different database:
• competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams); and
• a team player attitude and be able to work and have fun in a busy, time pressured environment.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Desert Support Services can offer benefits such as:
• a flexible and supportive work environment, working from home up to 1 day per week may be negotiated.
• generous salary packaging options;
• superannuation in addition to salary presented;
• additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s;
• paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service;
• Supported and endorsed social events.
Interested?
1. A detailed Duty Statement can be requested by emailing *****@dabs.net.au and
2. Submit your cover letter, with your resume in PDF format to *****@dabs.net.au Please indicate your preferred work schedule, with a preference for Fridays, in your application.
Before an offer of employment can be made, Desert Support Services requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months.
Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.
Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close 5.00pm Friday 10 May 2024 (WST)
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
