Administration Officer. Permanent Full Time

Life-Without-Barriers; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted private health insurance

Retail and leisure discounts

Monthly RDO

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Newcastle is seeking an Administration Officer on a permanent full-time basis. You'll provide administration support to the local operations team, cover reception duties, assist service delivery and support the manager with travel, diary management and meeting materials.

The role requires a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent, and proven confidentiality and prioritisation skills. Applicants must pass probity checks; applications close 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant experience.
• Experience in administration and supporting management positions.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Salary packaging available up to $15,900 per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to local operations team including reception duties.
• Support service delivery teams and prepare materials for meetings.
• Assist with travel arrangements and diary management.

Skills

Reception duties

Diary management

Prioritisation

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Administration Officer. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

Job no: 507126
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle with flexible hybrid working arrangements

About the role

Provide administration support to our local operations team including reception duties / coverage, administration to support service delivery teams and / or support to the manager and team in the form of travel arrangements, diary management and preparation of materials for meetings.

Role Requirements

• Certificate III in Business Administration or previous relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in an administration role and providing support to management positions
• Experience in managing sensitive information and maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Experience in managing competing priorities and to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
• Monthly RDO with a competitive salary
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to discounts on retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.

Applications close at midnight, Sunday 11th October 2026