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Form of workUniting is seeking experienced Personal Assistant and Project Officer to work at Uniting in Sydney Central, NSW, on a Part-Time permanent basis.
About us
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.
About the opportunity
Uniting is seeking experienced Personal Assistant and Project Officer to work at Uniting in Sydney Central, NSW, on a Part-Time permanent basis. Our Personal Assistant and Project Officer is core to the Uniting team.
This role is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Head of Residential Operations and the wider local operational team.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Ensure that all activities and operations within the scope of responsibility are performed in accordance with the allocated budget and policy guidelines
- Diary appointments, meetings and travel is arranged to meet the priorities of the Head of Residential Operations and to avoid double bookings or conflicts;
- Provide the Head of Residential Operations with all relevant information to facilitate appropriate preparation for all meetings, projects and priorities;
- Coordinate the logistical arrangements for all meetings convened by the Head of Residential Operations, including minute taking where necessary;
- Involvement in and coordination of local project activities as directed by the Head of Residential Operations;
- Ensure that engagement with external parties enhances Uniting’s reputation and growth.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in personal administrative support and/or project coordination
- Formal qualifications in an administrative field
Skills & experience
- High attention to detail and ability to problem solve, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflict
- Great communication and customer service skills and the ability to get along easily with others
- Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management practices
- Tech savvy with the capacity to document and communicate electronically, including via email and mobile phone
- Great organisation and time management skills
- Experience using client/data management systems
Benefits & culture
Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
- Ongoing training & development
- Career development opportunities
- Salary Packaging
To Apply Now
Please visit our careers page https://www.uniting.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies
For Further Information Contact: Suzie Kelly 0466 526 ***
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.
