Administration Officer | Retirement Living

Churches of Christ, St James Retirement Living Village, Townsville

Permanent, Part-time Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $29.55 - $31.75/hour, based on relevant experience.

Benefits of Working for Us

At Churches of Christ, we offer more than just a job — we provide meaningful work with real rewards:

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay
  As a not-for-profit, you can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. —
• Up to $15,900 on everyday expenses (e.g. rent, groceries, bills)
• Up to $2,649 on meals and entertainment

Find out what salary packaging means for you click here.

• Generous Leave
  Enjoy five weeks of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
• Wellbeing Support
  Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Retail & Health Discounts
  Save with our partner network, including:
• JB Hi-Fi
• The Good Guys
• Goodlife Health Clubs
• Bupa Health
• ...and many more!
• A Culture That Values You
  Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that puts people first.

Are you a self-motivated and organised individual who thrives in a dynamic and people-focused environment? We're looking for an Administrative Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering outstanding service and support at St James Retirement Village in Townsville.

What You’ll Do

As an Administration Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our residents and staff by delivering high-quality administrative services in a busy working environment where no day is the same, working alongside a small team that keeps our facility running smoothly.

• Manage correspondence, reports, and key documentation.
• Provide clerical support including accounts payable, bank reconciliation, general filing, and handling customer enquiries.
• Assist with maintenance coordination and facility audits.
• Schedule meetings and appointments, prepare agendas, and distribute minutes.
• Maintain CRM systems and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Support staff onboarding, rostering, and compliance tracking.
• Liaise with residents, families, and internal teams to deliver exceptional service.

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Business or similar qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum two years of experience in an administration or business support.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A warm, professional approach and a passion for helping others.
• A current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to make a meaningful impact - Apply now!

Help us deliver compassionate, Christ-inspired care to residents. Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. “Click the Apply Button”. For further inquiries, contact Sonia Harvey 0419 775 717.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.