Administration Assistant

Barwon Office - Geelong

Part Time Basis

• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Competitive pay rates - $32.22 - $32.94/hr + super + 17.5% leave loading
• ​Access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Part Time (25 hrs per week)
• Based at our Barwon Office in Geelong (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our tight-knit team at our Barwon Office (in Geelong) on a Part Time basis. The role will span 25 hours per week providing administrative support to managers and coordinator.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Regional Managers – Community Services, Site Coordinators and Case Managers
• Develop, co-ordinate and maintain the administration functions and program records of the office. 
• Manage the office petty cash and monitor clients’ trust money including counting, recording, and signing in and out of money.
• Enter data into Pay global (MYOB), Epicor and Riskware, as required.
• Other administrative duties as directed by the Site Coordinator or Regional Manager

What we will require from you:

• Excellent administration skills (previous experience in a similar role within aged care/health care is highly advantageous)
• Strong Financial management skills
• Attention to detail
• An understanding of Aged Care processes
• The ability to prioritise tasks and time manage efficiently
• Strong IT skills and great knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds

How to apply

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here 

Applications can be directed to Christine Waples (Acting Community Regional Manager – Barwon/Grampians/Hume) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format.  

Applications close at on Monday 8^th of April 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.