Administration Officer. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

Life Without Barriers; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Monthly RDO

Discounted private health insurance

Discounts on retail outlets

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Administration Officer to support our local operations team. The role covers reception duties, diary management, travel arrangements, and providing comprehensive administrative support to service delivery teams and managers.

The position is permanent full-time with hybrid working arrangements, offering ongoing opportunities within a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant experience.
• Experience in an administration role and supporting management.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception coverage and administer local operations support.
• Assist service delivery teams and managers with admin tasks.
• Arrange travel and prepare meeting materials.
• Manage diaries and coordinate schedules for the team.

Skills

Administration experience

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

Support to management

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

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

Benefits:

• 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

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.