Lsmu Administration Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated LSMU Administration Assistant to join our highly motivated team in the Kimberley Region.

About the Role: 

Under the direction of the Carbon, Fire & LSMU Administration Officer (CFLAO) and the Business Manager, the LSMU Administration Assistant provides administrative functions to the LSMU team. The position works closely with the LSMU team in Broome and Ranger Groups to ensure that the day to day operational services is delivered.

This role will have the opportunity to support specific programs if interested: in safety, training or compliance, but will be required to provide consistent administration support which is the focus of the role.

The Land and Sea Management Unit (LSMU)

The KLC Land and Sea Management Unit is working with Traditional Owners (TO) to look after, manage and take control of their traditional country. The LSMU works in partnership with community organisations, industry and government, and currently manages over 30 project and admin staff, 60 waged Aboriginal Rangers and hundreds of casual staff across the Kimberly region. LSMU projects include on ground conservation projects, cultural heritage site management, recording traditional knowledge and planning for country. The LSMU’s activities are a positive way for Kimberley traditional owners to meet their cultural responsibilities and aspirations for managing traditional homelands, protecting and passing knowledge and law onto future generations and creating a sustainable and culturally appropriate economy across Aboriginal lands. Most groups that the LSMU works with have “Healthy Country Plans”, developed by local TOs to set the strategic direction for land and sea management over their country for the long term. The realisation of these plans happens through the two main facets of the LSMU; Ranger groups and Indigenous Protected Areas. 

Key Responsibilities:

Duties

·         Liaise with the CFLAO & Business Manager to carry out administrative processing services including;

·         Purchase orders Arranging Meetings, Travel and Accommodation bookings

·         Processing casual timesheets and reimbursement forms, inclusive of collating ERF’s (expenditure requisition forms) for payments in accordance with KLC policies and procedures

·         Participate in KLC Regional Teams Planning & Activities – providing logistical support and leadership with organisation for these events.

·         In collaboration with the Business Manager review and maintain;

·         LSMU Assets register, ensuring that all information provided by Ranger Groups/Ranger Delivery Managers/Ranger Coordinators are current and up to date

·         Provide support to ranger staff on a weekly basis

·         Maintain vehicle booking system within the LSMU team, ensuring staff plan and book vehicles with you as the first point of contact

·         Payment processes, provide recommendations as part of the administration team to ensure remote staff are well supported.

Occupational Safety and Health

·         Maintain a safe workspace and actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Compliance

·        Comply with all internal KLC policies and procedures and ensure the team’s adherence.

·        Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the KLC Vision and its Values.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience (Selection Criteria):

1.       Experience in administration or office procedures.

2.       Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

3.       Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a range of audiences and to communicate sensitively and effectively with a range of audiences;

4.       Organisational skills, time management skills and the ability to prioritise and broker solutions to complex problems; and

5.       Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications and familiarity with standard software and financial operating systems;

6.       Ability to work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as well as autonomously.

7.       Attention to detail and presentation.

Desirable:

·         Current Western Australian driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click onto the pink "Quick Apply" button.

Upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the "Selection Criteria” list.

APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM MONDAY, 11TH OF MARCH.

For further information about us, visit our website, www.klc.org.au 

ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY LAND COUNCIL:

Covering the Kimberley region of northern Westerns Australia, the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) commenced in 1978 and was formed by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation. It has become the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley, working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduct conservation and land management activities and develop cultural business enterprises.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found