Looking for a fantastic career opportunity working in Paradise with great life/work balance???

Located in the beautiful Whitsundays in tropical north Queensland between Townsville and Mackay, Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc is a not for profit community based organisation offering clients a range of confidential services in the Whitsunday region including the townships of Airlie Beach. Bowen, Proserpine, Collinsville and the Whitsunday Islands.

Our vision at Whitsunday Counselling and Support is to work towards the prevention and reduction of violence in the community by providing a safe and non judgemental environment and providing professional support services to women, children young people and families who have experienced family violence, sexual assault or at risk of neglect or abuse

We are seeking a proactive, organised and experienced administration officer with a proven track record of quality work to join our administration team whilst our current staff is on maternity leave. Initially the contract will be full time for a period of 8 months commencing in May 2025 however as the organisational needs change there is a high possibility of ongoing employment and advancements to the right candidate.

The Administration Officer key objective is to organise and coordinate administration duties and office procedures. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a motivated, pleasant work environment, professional welcoming to visitors and clients, ensuring continuous communication among all departments and outreaches, and providing high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication and safety.

Other duties required:

Provide Bookkeeping, Human Resources and Payroll support to the Manager of Administrative Services - knowledge and experience with Xero would be highly regarded.

Provide support to the Manager of Counselling Services as required

Maintain organisational registers including asset, safety, training, stock, rental registers

Issue emergency relief supplies and stock control

Maintain Workplace Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Create social media posts as required

Any adhoc duties required by Manager Administrative Services or Manager Counselling Services

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

Demonstrated ability to provide quality service to clients, staff and stakeholders with highly developed inter-personal, negotiation and oral/written communication skills.

Confident, professional personality and presentation with integrity, honesty and respect to all clients.

Demonstrated experience in administration and reception duties, including strong keyboard and computer skills including a proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs.

Ability to multi task with an exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to actively contribute as a team member as well as work unsupervised.

Minimum Certificate 3 in Administration or Business, or equivalent.

Blue Card (Qld Clearance to work with children) prior to commencement.

Current Drivers Licence

National Police Check (Prior to commencement)

The position is for 76 hours per fortnight in a full-time role for a minimum period of 8 months to cover maternity leave vacancy with the possibility of ongoing employment. Remuneration is based on qualifications and experience as per the Social & Community Services Employee classification in the Social Community Homecare & Disability Services Award Level 3.2 to 3.4 with the wages range between $38.00 - $40.05 per hour We have additional benefits including non for profit and remote salary sacrifice available.

Applicants must address the selection criteria and other required information as listed in the application package. Please request an application package from [email protected] or by phoning (07) 4946 2999.

Closing date: 30th April 2025 and applications will be reviewed as received