The Bower is an environmental charity that seeks to protect and enhance the natural environment and in doing so improve the welfare and wellbeing of disadvantaged families and members of society. We focus on preventing waste generation and diverting waste from landfill. The Bower raises awareness of the value of waste avoidance and reduction through resource recovery, repair, reuse, recycling and education. In following our purpose, the Bower generates employment opportunities through skills training across communities and works with many community organisations providing household goods to vulnerable and disadvantaged families and individuals to improve their lives and well-being.

The Administration Officer will: o Manage enquiries, responding appropriately, providing information and undertaking referrals as appropriate o Manage organisational databases – (e.g. Filemaker, Stripe, Paypal) o Complete fortnightly financials (customer invoicing, creditor payments and payroll) o Liaison with Collections to assist with bookings and enquiries o Liaison with Media and Communications Manager o Liaison with external organisations - (e.g. Colleges, contractors, accountant) o Support event organisation and the delivery of workshops and repair café's (on-line and face to face)

The Administration Officer will undertake multiple financial administrative duties inclusive of end-of-month reporting, cash handling and banking, timesheets, consignment stock take, grants administration, invoicing, quoting and payments.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification – Minimum certificate IV in Business Administration or similar.

Experience – Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar role or other relevant experience

Skills

• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Office Skills
• Computer literacy and experience with various forms of software
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Amenable phone manner and solid negotiating skills
• Sound financial accounting skills
• Sound organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $187.50 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 22 hours per week - flexible hours