ABOUT US

The Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) provides safe emergency accommodation and support to women and children affected by family violence and/or experiencing homelessness.

Established in 1974, the Hobart Women’s Shelter is the second-oldest operating Women’s Shelter in Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation, operating 25 emergency accommodation units for women and children, supported by an administrative centre located on the same site. In addition, we have several units offsite for families.

Our team uses a trauma-informed practice framework to assist women and children to address their unique and specific needs such as housing, legal, health, education, employment, financial, and emotional support. We also offer a holistic range of therapeutic programs to empower women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview:

The purpose of the part-time Administration Officer is to provide high level organisational and administrative support and exceptional customer service to HWS staff, clients, visitors, and other stakeholders to ensure professional service delivery and efficient day-to-day functioning.

You will support managers by utilising your exceptional administration skills to ensure that meetings are organised, allocated tasks are followed up, documentation is completed, appropriate IT is available and functioning, all methods of communication are up to date and that timeframes are met.

The Administration Officer is generally the first point of contact for visitors and clients. As such it is essential that you are pleasant, courteous, calm, highly professional and able to interact with diverse groups of people, including vulnerable women and children in crisis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Training and/or professional development relevant to the acquisition of high-level administration skills

• Substantial relevant experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 and other relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and associated regulations.

Salary

SCHADS Award Level 3 + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per fortnight/5 days per fortnight (Job Share)

Week 1 - Thursday and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

(Work pattern may be negotiable)

Benefits

• Salary Packaging available

• Optional access to Pro-rata Long Service Leave at 5 years of service

General Requirements

• Female applicants only (Exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998)

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Working with Vulnerable People Check

• Current Police Check

• Commitment to participate in HWS mandatory training

HOW TO APPLY

1. Obtain the Position Description please visit our website www.hobartws.org.au/about/careers/

2. Please address the 7 'Position Requirements' listed on Page 2 of the Position Description in your cover letter.

3. Please email your cover letter to [email protected] & attach your Resume/CV.

Applications close: 12th August 2025

If you have any questions email [email protected] or phone (03) 6273 8455.