Administration Officer - Child Protection

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Victoria is seeking an Administration Officer to provide administrative support for various office processes. Responsibilities include assisting with records management, answering queries, and supporting meetings. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or hold a valid work permit. A CV and Cover Letter are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or valid work permit required.
• Submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining suitability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with office processes and corporate information systems.
• Answer queries and provide timely advice.
• Support in the presentation of meetings and conferences.

Job description

Administration Officer - Child Protection

Administration Officers provide a point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of organisations, government, private, public and community services sectors. Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role provides wide ranging administrative, secretariat and support functions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes and corporate information systems such as records management, financial information, fleet management, client payments and ministerial correspondence.
• Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.
• Provide support and assistance in the presentation of meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, catering, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel and accommodation arrangements.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. You will also need to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

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How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.