First Nations Administration & Operations AssistantAbout Children's GroundChildren's Ground is a First Nations organisation.
The Children's Ground Approach is designed and delivered through the leadership of First Nations people.
We are committed to systems change to ensure dignity, justice and equity for all children and families.
Our work focuses on national reform as well as evidencing a new way of working.The Children's Ground Approach is a whole of community, whole of life approach.
We privilege First Nations knowledge systems and practice.
Over the course of a generation, led by local expertise, we create and deliver an integrated system that is centred on learning, development and wellbeing that responds to the child and their family through the key transition points from pre-birth to young adulthood.Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities.
We build on this over a generation to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity.Children's Ground operates in Central Australia and across the Top End, with support provided by a Melbourne-based Shared Services team.About the roleThis is a First Nations identified position and will involve working closely with the Operations Coordinator and People & Culture Coordinator, Central Australia and be the central point of contact for staff, families and community in our Alice Springs office.
The position offers variety, diversity and the opportunity to be involved in general administration duties, workforce development support, operational and office management.
You will work with Administration co-workers in Melbourne to ensure admin support is consistent across all Children's Ground locations.Key ResponsibilitiesThis role will lead the smooth running of the Central Australian administrative processes for the team including but not limited to:Administration:Act as first point of contact/receptionCoordinate credit card activities & accountsSupply materials and office management servicesOrganise and support weekly staff and community meetings, including agenda development and minute taking and distributionMaintain and support vehicle fleet and equipment maintenance, working closely with Operations CoordinatorProvide executive assistance and administration support to the Deputy Regional DirectorAssist to coordinate travel and accommodationProvide support for building basic PC skillsSupport to the People & Culture Coordinator with staff timesheets and entryAssist with computer/data management system set up and maintenanceOversee storage and management of all office suppliesKey Selection CriteriaThis is a First Nations/Aboriginal identified position and you must be First Nations3-4 years experience in a similar roleGood with people (and able to work with people in other locations)Well organisedStrong MS Suite – MS365, Outlook, Teams and SharepointExperience in managing an office – supplies, photocopiers, record keepingAble to prioritise and manage timeBe motivated and willing to learnCurrent Drivers LicenseWillingness to undergo a National Police Check and obtain NT OCHRE Card (Working with Children Check)HOW TO APPLY : Please apply with a current resume and a cover letter or pitch.
The pitch should tell us more about your mob/Aboriginality, what attracts you to Children's Ground and why you would be a positive fit.
You can use the Selection Criteria to guide this.AdministrationThe Gap, AustraliaRemote (Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AU)
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