We're looking for a friendly, organised and dynamic Administration Officer to carry out administration support to our Specialised Alternative Learning Program in Mount Isa. Your attention to detail, computer literacy, and great communication skills will ensure that our teams can continue working effectively to make the world a better place for children.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time, maximum term role (through to end of September 2025, with potential for extension), you'll provide administrative support for the Specialised Alternative Learning Program team and will support the efficient and effective running of the office in a proactive and professional manner. You'll work closely with Queensland's Senior Administration team, and other 54 reasons staff members.

You will make a difference by:

• Providing administrative, secretarial and general office support to the Specialised Alternative Learning Program team
• Coordinating monthly resource, stationery and food orders including freight and postage coordination
• Organising contractors and quotes as required to meet office needs
• Providing friendly assistance to staff, community members and stakeholders, ensuring they are welcomed and supported

A place to feel valued:

You're an adaptable all-rounder, ideally with a background in reception or admin support and you're willing and able to learn new systems. Your organisational skills alongside your attention to detail will support the efficient and effective running of the program. You're personable and friendly, and you'll easily build strong positive relationships with 54 reasons stakeholders and the community.

This role requires:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Typing and computer literacy skills
• Ideally, experience in a reception or administrative role

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:  

• Generous award rate salary (Level 2.1 - currently $33.41 per hour, increasing in July) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
• Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non-profits

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don't delay in applying!

Position Description: Administration Officer - Mount Isa

For more information about this position, please contact Edwina Andrew, Regional Manager, on 0400 614 165 or [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer - Mount Isa enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.