Family Based Care - Administration Officer

Part Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent Position 

Social and Community Services Employee - Level 3

About Us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

We are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity: 

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic person who is looking for a new opportunity within Junction? This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to work with as a core team member and be responsible for providing system and administration support across the Family Based Care program (FBC) team. The key responsibilities of this role include all administration tasks for the team including being the first point of contact for the FBC team. The successful applicant needs to be able to display flexibility in prioritising tasks and utilising excellent time management skills.

We are seeking a person who:

• Has demonstrated experience in providing high level confidential administrative support as you will be the first point of contact for the FBC team for all general enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Has the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative, and work independently and as part of a team as the team's Administration Officer
• Holds experience in record keeping, ideally to meet regulatory compliance including database management and assisting in updating FBC policies and procedures
• Has excellent communication skills both verbally and written with a high attention to detail with strong experience in Microsoft Office
• Has experience working with a Foster Care Program would be desirable

What We Offer:

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold or are willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check
• Hold or are willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process 
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out the questions below. On the following page, you'll be asked to add your resume and a cover letter. Please make sure you have this ready before you apply. Please also upload copies of relevant certifications.

Applications Close: Wednesday 31 January 2024.

A position description is available by clicking here or for further confidential inquiries please contact Sandra Dzafic, Manager Operations, Family Based Care on 0456 747 ***.    

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.