The role of the Administration Officer is to provide high quality 24/7 rostering, financial, human resource and administrative support to the work group. To provide advice, support and assistance to maintain accurate and effective office and information systems including administration information, management of financial systems in relation to the operation of the service centre and associated facilities and to provide administrative support as required.
* Administer 24/7 rostering and human resources, including understanding policy and procedure and following Forensic Disability Service shift rostering guidelines.
* Implement, maintain and review financial and administrative policies and procedures, including, travel and accommodation arrangements and building, vehicle and plant and equipment maintenance to facilitate the effective functioning of the service.
* Administer financial processes including procurement, ordering, payments of accounts, petty cash, monthly monitoring and reconciliation in accordance with current legislative and departmental accounting practices.
* Provide a high standard of skills in a range of software packages and databases in the administration of services provided by the Directorate/s.
* Contribute to effective teamwork by developing an understanding of the roles and duties of other team members and working collaboratively to deliver services to the Directorate/s.
* Liaise with departmental officers and other Government and non-Government organisations as necessary.
* Supervise and train administration staff and trainees including the allocation of duties, performance appraisal and skills development.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.