Administration Officer – Cairns

Act for Kids; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

PD fund

Flexible work

Job summary

Act for Kids is seeking a part-time Administration Officer to join the Cairns SafeKIDS team. The role supports residential care services with high-quality administrative duties across multiple sites, partnering with leaders and frontline staff to strengthen systems and processes for positive outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Cert III in Business Administration and have at least two years of admin experience in human services, plus eligibility to work in Australia and WWC checks.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience providing administrative support to a busy office, preferably in human services.
• Cert III in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in Australia with Working with Children Check or professional exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive administrative support across SafeKIDS program operations and service locations.
• Maintain accurate record management and workforce compliance tracking.
• Coordinate procurement, recruitment, onboarding, meetings and reporting activities.
• Support property, vehicle and maintenance coordination, audits and licensing activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Education

Cert III in Business Administration

Job description

We are excited to welcome a part-time (0.7FTE) Administration Officer to our Cairns SafeKIDS team! In this important role, you'll help keep our residential care services running smoothly by providing high-quality administrative support across multiple locations. Working closely with leaders and frontline teams, you'll play a vital role in supporting the systems, processes and coordination that help create positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Level 3 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $80,009 - $85,799 (pro-rata) + Superannuation.
• Part-time [0.7FTE], government funded contract opportunity until 31 December 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support essential service delivery by providing responsive administrative support across SafeKIDS program operations and service locations.
• Keep teams organised and compliant through accurate record management, workforce compliance tracking and coordination of key documentation.
• Coordinate critical program functions including procurement, recruitment, onboarding, meetings and reporting activities.
• Help drive operational excellence by supporting property, vehicle and maintenance coordination, as well as audit and licensing activities.

Please read the full position description for more information.

About You

• Cert III in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing administrative support to a busy office, preferably in the human services industry.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Annette Brown (Program Coordinator): 0461 597 *** or *************@actforkids.com.au.