About Us

At Safe Places, it’s all about the young people.

Each child is unique with their own story. So, we tailor care plans and personalise their living environment, surrounded by a carefully selected team of youth workers. Founded in 2006 as a non-profit in Queensland, our reach has expanded to cover New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. To date, we have cared for over 2000 young people. Our philosophy revolves around providing care, support, affection, and hope to young people in our community. We're expanding rapidly and seeking talented team members who share our values and wish to join our community for mutual success.

About the Role

We are excited to announce we have a new opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our team on-site in our Ipswich Office. We are looking for someone that can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment whilst collaboratively working with the Area managers and other Administration Officers. Our Administration officers are required to work full-time Monday to Friday on-site to maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and have daily support from our wider Operations Team. Above all, aligning with Safe Places for Children Values: Supportive, Responsive, Professional, United and Passionate.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate property and vehicle management activities for Safe Places houses ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage agendas and appointments for the Operations Leadership team.
• Ensure the efficient and effective running of the Safe places’ offices including Reception, Switchboard, vendor and office management.
• Track stocks of office supplies, house equipment or other necessary supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Support with invoicing requirements for your area.
• Support the Area Manager and People and Capability team to communicate and coordinate with front-line team members.
• Monitor and maintain staff documentation in line with legislative and Departmental requirements.

About You

You are an experienced and passionate people-focused Administrator with exceptional skills in prioritising and organising with high attention to detail, as well as strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of the organisation. You will use your knowledge, skills, and experience to assist with a variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to property and vehicle management, documentation, and overall office management. You will have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced growth environment.

We encourage the right applicant to have the following:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in Administration or similar.
• Qualification in Business Administration is desirable however not essential.
• Experience in community services and a knowledge of Departmental requirements is advantageous.
• Experience in Property Management is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office

This role is primarily based in our Ipswich Office; however, you will need to have the capacity to travel to and work from our Toowoomba locations on an ‘as required’ basis.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia, hold an unrestricted driver's license, and be willing to undergo state-specific checks, including working with children clearance and relevant qualifications. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and take pride in being an inclusive employer.

Why Choose Safe Places?

At Safe Places, we understand that our team is the cornerstone of our success. That's why we aim to create a team where everyone works together and helps each other grow. In addition to supporting young people, some of the benefits of choosing Safe Places:

• Annual anniversary bonuses (up to $5000 based on number of years of service).
• Rewards and recognition system that appreciates and celebrates your achievements.
• Access to discounts and cashbacks at hundreds of retailers across Australia.
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay including novated lease options.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Investing in your success: Scholarships that pay for a qualification of your choice.

Working at Safe Places

In the heart of Safe Places, a harmonious blend of Unity, Support, Responsiveness, Passion, and Professionalism forms the very essence of who we are. When you join our team, you are part of a community that prioritises integrity and professionalism and celebrates diversity. In all we do, we aim to foster an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and mutual advancement. If this sounds interesting, come join us.

Visit our website for more information at www.safeplaces.com.au