Casual Administration Officer

Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to torture and trauma survivors; that’s quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people in communities?

Come & join us!

The Organisation

"STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on individual, family, community and cultural strengths." 

The Role

The position of Casual Administration Officer may be required to relieve any of STARTTS Administrative staff when required and is responsible for the provision of efficient administrative services for STARTTS clients, visitors and other staff. Work in an environment with clients from a torture and trauma background, and the position has been assessed as ‘low risk’.

Position No:   1102

Closing date:  Monday 18 March 2024

Enquiries:       Rachel Mensforth on 02 9646 6700

Work Type:     Casual; Contract up to 25 February 2026 (continuation subject to ongoing funding)

Location:        Sydney Metropolitan offices in NSW

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: Category A 

Salary:         Administrative Officer Level 2 under the NSW Health Awards. A generous salary packaging scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay.

Essential:

1. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating initiative when liaising with people in a range of situations and from various cultural backgrounds.
2. Demonstrated experience using computers and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
3. Demonstrated experience within a busy Reception in a multicultural environment, managing conflicting priorities and efficient time management skills.
4. Experience in general administration support tasks and ability to train new administrative staff in administrative procedures and practices.
5. Well Developed skills in quality data entry and use of databases.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment.
7. Willingness to travel between STARTTS metropolitan offices.
8. Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

*This position is not considered child-related employment and will require a National Police Record Check

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

*This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current
NSW Health and STARTTS policies) including annual Influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will be
required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status. If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination.
Additionally, vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles,
mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis. If successful you
must also provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.
Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of employment may be
withdrawn.
If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will be required. 

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Complete a STARTTS Application for Employment Form
2. Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
3. Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
5. Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
6. A cover letter is optional.
7. Position Description
8. Email your application and supporting documents to: STTS-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this link for information on how to apply of your check: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant