Administration Officer – Homelessness Hub

The Deck; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award Level 2

Salary packaging up to $15,899 per FBT

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Induction Program

Training & development opportunities

Flexible workplace arrangements

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited is seeking an Administration Officer – Homelessness Hub in Cairns. You will provide professional administrative support to the Homelessness Hub, including reception duties, triaging enquiries, data entry and records management, while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

The role requires experience in community services and strong ICT skills, with a focus on collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in community services, customer service, reception and general administration.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed ICT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain administrative records.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly and efficient reception service for incoming calls and walk-in enquiries.
• Triage enquiries and book appointments for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Provide general information regarding Housing and Homelessness services.
• Keep reception area orderly and assist with audits of office equipment and supplies.
• Monitor the administrative inbox and escalate complex matters to Senior staff as required.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Homeless Hub team.
• Maintain reception logs, stock levels, data entry and archiving of records.

Skills

Community services

Customer service

Reception

Administration

Communication

ICT skills

Records management

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Home Administration Officer – Homelessness Hub

Job details

Employer

Anglicare North Queensland Limited

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Location

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

About Employer

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ’s purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland. Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ. We are committed to ensuring our workplaces and services are safe, fair and accessible.

Closing Date

30 September 2026

Salary Band

$36.22 - $39.53 based on experience

Contact Email

[e-mail] Link https://au.seek.com/job/94635073/apply

Administration Officer – Homelessness Hub

https://au.seek.com/job/94635073/apply

Job Description

About the role

The Administration Officer – Homelessness Hub is an important member of the Homelessness Hub team and is responsible for providing professional administrative assistance to the Homelessness Hub operational area as required. You will contribute to the efficient running of office(s) and undertake diverse tasks including reception services (welcoming visitors, answering and directing incoming calls, dealing with enquiries and triaging enquiries from the people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness), ordering supplies, administrative support to the Homelessness Hub team and assisting with organisational activities as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly and efficient reception service for incoming calls to the Homeless Hub, connect people to the relevant service, respond to walk-in enquiries from the public and welcome visitors.
• Triage enquiries and book appointments for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at the Homeless Hub
• Provide general information regarding Housing and Homelessness services
• Keep reception in good order and assist with equipment and office audits.
• Monitor the Homelessness Hub administration inbox, respond in a timely manner and direct matters to relevant staff and ensure contentious or complex matters are escalated to Senior staff as required.
• Provide efficient day to day administrative assistance to the Homeless Hub team
• Undertake general administrative duties including but not limited to maintaining the reception log, monitoring stock and ordering office supplies, data entry and assisting with archiving of records.
• Maintain confidentiality (client, staff and organisation) and ensure sensitive matters are treated with respect and in line with privacy requirements and delegations.

To be successful you will need

• Prior experience in community services, customer service, reception and general administration.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) skills and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain administrative records and an aptitude for detail.
• Track record of positive contribution to Teams and ability to navigate workplace communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Understanding of community services sector and related legislation, regulatory environment and service standards.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and closing the gap objectives and experience working with First Nations people, organisation’s communities.

Compliance

• Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check
• Blue Card (QLD working with children card)
• QLD drivers’ licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent
• Out of hours work may be required from time to time
• Ability (and willingness) to undertake local area / regional travel

What we can offer you

• A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation
• SCHADS Award Level 2(Social and Community Services)
• The option to salary package your earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff discounts. Find out more at SalaryPackagingPLUS – Home
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• A variety of training and professional development opportunities
• A willingness to explore flexible workplace arrangements

Why work for Anglicare NQ

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ’s purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ. We are committed to ensuring our workplaces and services are safe, fair and accessible.

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