Administration Assistant – Home Support

South Eastern Office

Full 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 - $33.02 p/hr + super + 17.5% leave loading
• ​Access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Full Time Basis
• Based at our South Eastern office in Braeside (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness.  We employ over 1000 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our tight-knit team at our South Eastern Office on a Full-Time basis. The role will span over 5 days per week providing administrative support to manager and coordinators. Some ad hoc travel to other Wintringham offices will be required at times.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Home Support Manager – 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 admissions, discharges and client movements into Epicor and other data based systems as directed.
• Other administrative duties as directed by the Home Support Manager or Area Coordinators
• Manage purchase orders for services and suppliers, and complete goods receipting for the site.

What we will require from you:

 Relevant qualification in Business, Administration, Finance or Accounts Payable is desirable but not essential

• Excellent administration skills (previous experience in a similar role within aged care/health care is highly advantageous)
• Strong Financial management skills
• Knowledge of goods receipting/accounts receivable processes
• 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

This sounds great! How do I apply?

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

Applications can be directed to Kelly Jackson and submitted via our website.

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format.  

Applications close on Tuesday 7^th January 2025 at 5pm.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to these 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 Immunisation vaccination 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.