Role summary

The Office Coordinator role ensures the administration services of the Richmond Uniting Church (RUC) office are delivered in an accurate and timely way.

The role is the weekday point of interface between RUC and the broader community. With a range of duties including reception, access, day to day finance, filling, hall hire administration and records management.

The role supervises the use and care of the RUC precinct and properties. These properties including church and rental properties require safe hiring practices and management aligned with the RUC’s vision. This role liaises with trades people, ensures induction compliance and rental arrangements are up to date.

Reporting to the Church Council Chair the Office Coordinator collaborates, communicates and works with the minister, volunteers, church members and committees and the corporate services teams within the Uniting Church Synod.

About you:

● Qualifications in administration, property/facilities management and/or equivalent experience.

● At least 2 years proven experience in a similar role.

● First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, OH&S related qualifications would be an advantage.

Applications close: 30 April 2025

How to Apply

If you enjoy working in an organisation with purpose and you have a positive attitude, please download and review the position description: Position Description RUC Office Coordinator.pdf

Submit your application to people&[email protected] with the subject line “Application: RUC Office Administrator”. Please email two documents in PDF format: your Resume and a Cover Letter

Applications close midnight on 30 April 2025.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

For all queries, please contact the People and Culture Advisor at: people&[email protected]

About us

Richmond Uniting Church (RUC) is a vibrant, growing, diverse and inclusive congregation based in the inner Melbourne suburb of Richmond.

We welcome all people as an inclusive church regardless of housing status, sexuality, gender, lifestyle, education, race, culture, or class. These values are important to our church community, and to all those who use RUC facilities. It is expected that, as a key public face of Richmond Uniting Church, the Office Coordinator would model these values in their conduct of the role.

Benefits

· Genuine work-life balance culture

· Work hours may be flexible

· Variety and challenge

UCA is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, First peoples and all others regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

UCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all including children. Successful candidates are required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and sign a Keeping Children Safe Code of Conduct. Successful candidates may also require a Working with Children Check.