The Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) is seeking a communication-savvy, organised, and detail-oriented Administration Assistant to join the team. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to advancing emotional/psychological wellbeing in individuals and families.

About Us

AAFT is a not-for-profit member-based organisation promoting family and systemic therapy across Australia. Our members comprise of professionals working in, or interested in, family and systemic therapy - including social workers, counsellors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals.

We are a small, passionate, and friendly team. We're proud of our supportive culture and look forward to welcoming someone who shares these ideals.

About the Role

As we enter an exciting period of growth, we’re seeking an efficient and tech-literate professional who enjoys variety and values collaboration.

This is a remote work-from-home position (WA-based). You'll work 15 hours per week, including Mondays (non-negotiable), but with flexibility across the other days. A company laptop and phone will be provided for you. You'll work closely with our President and Executive Assistant, and liaise with committee members who generously volunteer their time to support AAFT’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Email and Phone Communications: Monitor the inbox, respond to a variety of queries, and forward messages as needed. You’ll answer occasional phone calls.

Membership: Maintain records, process new applications, handle member enquiries, and liaise with the Membership Committee.

Committee Support: Provide admin assistance to various committees.

Meetings: Schedule and manage Zoom, and take accurate minutes.

Other:

Liaise with bookkeeper.

Support event coordination.

Upload social media content.

Assist with creative and design tasks as needed.

Note: Some out-of-hours availability is required. Some Monday meetings may run until 6:30 PM, and there is a Wednesday or Thursday evening meeting (monthly or every second month) until 6:30 PM.

About You

Essential:

Proven experience in an administrative role.

Proficient in Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel.

Rigorous attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills with great spelling and grammar.

Friendly with a willingness to help others.

Time management and task prioritisation skills.

Able to work independently.

An interest in psychology/social work/counselling.

Desirable:

Experience with database management systems.

Familiarity with LinkedIn.

Familiarity with Zoom, PDFs, WordPress, Canva.

What We Offer

Work from home with some flexibility around days/hours.

Supportive and values-driven culture.

Professional development opportunities.

Make a meaningful impact in the mental health space.

Join a respected national organisation with a close-knit team.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to [email protected] with the details of two professional referees.
Questions? We welcome enquiries at [email protected].

Applications close: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59 PM

Start date: Early August 2025