Administration Assistant

Job No: STO230207

Location: Bellerive

Employment Status: Part Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 22 Feb 2023 AEDT

Administration Assistant

Wintringham – Southern Tasmania Office

Part Time

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
• Competitive base pay rates (above award wages!) + super + 17.5% leave loading
• Excellent development opportunity
• Free CPR & First Aid courses + additional training opportunities
• Access to NFP Salary Packaging & Employee Assistance Program
• Part Time
• Based at our Southern Tasmania Office in Bellerive

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation providing aged care, housing and support services for people aged 50 and over, who have experienced or are vulnerable to homelessness. We currently employ over 950 staff across Hobart, Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We are very excited to announce the expansion of our services into Tasmania and are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to be a part of our new venture. The launch of our community services is the first phase of establishing specialised services for vulnerable older Tasmanians, focusing on secure, stable housing with close and accessible supports at the ready.

As an organisation, the principles of social justice and supporting some of our community’s most vulnerable are central to our mission. Wintringham prides itself on creating both a workplace for staff and services for clients that reflect our organisational values of Options, Dignity and Rights.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an eager, enthusiastic and experienced Administration Assistant to join our new Wintringham – Southern Tasmania Office in Bellerive on a Part Time ongoing basis, 26.6 per week.  Your roster will be:

Week 1 & 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (5.5hours per day)

We are seeking a candidate with excellent written and verbal communication skills who have tactful and difficult conversations with people who may be experiencing distress or mental health issues.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Housing & Homelessness Support Coordinator– Regional & Tasmania, Case Managers and Housing staff
• Develop, co-ordinate and maintain the administration functions and program records of the office.
• Act as a central Receptionist to the office and answer all incoming calls, contacts and enquiries in a professional, friendly and helpful manner.
• 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, SHIP, and Samcare, as required.
• Other administrative duties as directed by the Community Manager.

What we will require from you:

• Excellent administration skills (previous experience in a similar role within aged care/health care is highly advantageous)
• Excellent phone manner and customer service skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong IT skills and great knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• 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 by clicking here.

Applications can be directed to Jacinta Atkins (Homelessness and Housing Support Coordinator) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Applications close at Wednesday 22^nd February 2023.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of 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.

Applicants must be willing to undertake an influenza vaccination within the 2023 calendar year in order to be considered for this role.

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.