WHO WE ARE

AMPARO Advocacy Inc. is a community based non-profit community organisation based in Brisbane that advocates for vulnerable people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with disability.

AMPARO Advocacy’s vision is for people from a CALD background with disability to be accepted and respected as part of the diversity of Australian society, with access to information, services, and benefits, so that they can be included, participate, and contribute to family and community life.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

AMPARO Advocacy Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a child safe organisation. AMPARO believes in diversity and as part of our recruitment policy, we encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and those who are from culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and persons with disability.

We are seeking a person with a strong commitment to human rights and social justice principles for this 35-month part-time contract position as the ILC Administration Officer for the Logan, Brisbane or Ipswich areas.

This role demands a commitment to supporting the integrity of AMPARO Advocacy by maintaining a high standard of personal and professional conduct that supports our values and beliefs, including a commitment to:

• Social and economic inclusion for all people with disability
• The principles of human rights and social justice
• Respecting and promoting the strengths and capacities of all individuals.
• Implementing culturally competent, safe and trauma informed practice

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting an Administration Officer for AMPARO’s ILC Project for a 35-month part-time contract position, working 15 hours per week across 3 days. Wages will be in line with Level 3 of the SCHADS Award and there is the option of Salary Sacrifice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Working closely with the Manager, ILC Project Coordinator and Senior Administration Officer to achieve AMPARO Advocacy’s strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain required spreadsheets, assist with the onboarding for new hires and organise and maintain files and records to ensure they are easily accessible.
• Maintain and collate data and statistics for reports.
• Assist with the planning and execution of site events, forums and meetings including venue and catering arrangements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

SC1 A commitment to the principles of human rights, social justice and inclusion of people from CALD backgrounds with disability.

SC2 Ability and experience in independently planning, prioritising, and organising administrative support to meet deadlines.

SC3 Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills and abilities across a range of platforms, from correspondence, event flyers to website updates.

SC 4 Demonstrated high level of competence using office technologies including Microsoft Office 365 and standard office equipment.

SC 5 An ability to work well in a team, be self-motivated and to work independently with minimum supervision.

Mandatory Requirements

• Right to work in Australia
• Current COVID vaccination
• Current Working with Children (Blue card) check
• Current Disability Worker Screening (Yellow card) check

Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered.

Should you wish to talk with someone about this position, please contact the Multicultural Engagement Coordinator at AMPARO Advocacy Jenny Ryan on 3354 4900 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer - ILC Project enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.