Job description
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Wellspring Child and Family Hub is part of a network of services that aims to provide opportunities and resources to parents and their children. The Hub has specific strategies to support children from birth to 5 years old and their parents who are experiencing crisis such as domestic and family violence, and homelessness, health and other social issues where dedicated service to children will assist the family through adversity. Wellspring Children and Families Hub includes a licenced fee – free Early Years Children’s service for children birth to five years of age whose parents are engaged with support and advocacy services to address their current circumstances. Evidence demonstrates that provision of safe, supportive early childhood services whilst experiencing or witnessing trauma can mitigate the impact of trauma on the child’s development. The Wellspring Child and Family Hub facilitates and supports the delivery of visiting services and clinics and targeted early childhood groups and parenting groups. The Cluster supports the Children & Young Persons (CYP) team and the Family Pathways Program, both teams provide specialist support to children and young people and their families where Domestic & Family Violence has been experienced. The Cluster includes Healthy & Safe Start Team (Pregnancy & Early Years) and the Young Mothers Young Women (YMYW) Program.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Administration Support Worker to work as part of the Women, Children & Families Cluster to provide administrative support to the Cluster.
This is a permanent full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide administrative and operational support as required to Cluster Lead and Coordinators.
* Provide support to the teams regarding referrals for support and childcare bookings for the Wellspring Early Years Program and the Wellspring meeting space.
* Assist in the administration of People and Learning, Finance, WHS, Property and Fleet activities.
* Event management support.
Essential Criteria
* Experience in a generalist administration role, including development of processes and use of IT systems.
* Evidence of effectiveness of communication style, written and verbal skills, and IT competencies (including Microsoft Office365).
* Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and a working knowledge of equity and WHS principles.
* A positive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly, adaptively, and proactively in a team environment with direction and autonomously within program guidelines with a commitment to the values and principles of Micah Projects to meet community needs.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au using the subject line: Administration Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Benefits of working at Micah Projects
* Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
* Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
* Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
* Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
* Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
* Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on \"Apply Now\".
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is as advertised, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
A position description is attached.