Stroke and Disability Information (Hunter) Inc.

Position Description: Administration Officer

Position Title: Administration Officer

Duration: Part-time

Reports To: Coordinator

Position Location: 17 James Street Charlestown 2290

Pay Grade: Social, Community, Home care and Disability Services Industry Award [MA000100]

· Classification: Level 2 - Pay Point 1

· Hourly Pay Rate: 33.41

Organisational Attributes

Mission Statement: We aim through education, information, support, and advocacy to reduce the incidence of Stroke and minimise the physical, social, and emotional impact Stroke and other disabilities have on clients, their carers, and the wider community.

Vision Statement: Our Vision is to contribute to a society that:

· A community that accepts and empowers those with a disability.

· A community that promotes equity and equal participation by all.

· A community that embraces and accepts differences amongst humanity.

Organisational Overview

Stroke and Disability Information (Hunter) Inc. established in 1989 is a information, advocacy and allied health service service for people with (not limited to) Stroke and Disability.

Coordinator: The coordinator manages the workings of SADI. The coordinator reports to the Board of Management and provides COS for NDIS participants and services for the participants under My Aged Care. The coordinator also reports to My Aged care through DEX and completes NDIS billing.

SADI and the NDIA: SADI provides coordination of supports (COS) and Allied Health services for NDIS participants under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

SADI and My Aged Care: SADI provides allied health services to clients over the age of 65 under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. This includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work.

General Purpose of Role

To help facilitate the management, organisation, and operation of the SADI office.

Key Responsibilities

To help facilitate the management, organization, and operation of the SADI office.

Manage agendas/ appointments for the coordinator.

Manage phone calls and correspondence.

Create and update records and databases with client, office, and other data.

Update and track stock of office supplies.

Print and distribute SADI Newsletter to workplaces and members listed.

Update and implement office policies and procedures as required by coordinator.

Perform other relevant duties when needed.

Selection Criteria

· Certificate in administration

· Good knowledge of Microsoft office programs including:

o Microsoft Word

o Microsoft Excel

o Microsoft Outlook

o Microsoft PowerPoint

o Canva

· Good verbal and written communication.

· Demonstrated resilience and a willingness to learn

Desirable Job Requirements

· Previous experience in the field.

· Access to a car and drivers’ licence.

· Understanding of stroke and disability and how this can affect the individual and families.

· Understanding of frail aged people.

· Patience, empathy, well organised, prompt, friendly, kindness.

Please contact to:

[email protected]

or ring the office on (02) 49439786 for more information.