About the Role

The Administrative Assistant Volunteer is responsible for providing general administrative support to the Vocational & Empowerment Pathways Program. The volunteer will update and maintain the Employment database, and spreadsheets and conduct relevant pre-employment checks for program participants.

PROGRAM: VOCATIONAL & EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM

The Vocational and Empowerment Pathways program supports people seeking asylum to find a job in Australia, by becoming skilled, savvy, and independent job-seekers in the local labour market. We also focus on building strategic relationships between the ASRC and supportive employers through our employer partnerships. This provides the basis for organisations to contact the ASRC when they are in need of workers, as well as the ASRC being able to contact organisations to propose suitable candidates to meet their staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact with Service Users referred to the Employment Program
• Complete initial assessments of service users' needs
• Update and maintain Employment Program databases
• Performing pre-employment checks
• Other administrative support tasks as required

Accountability

• This role reports to the Employment Pathways Coordinator - RRH

Location

• Refugee Resource Hub - Dandenong (RRH)

Volunteer shifts

This role is looking for a commitment of 1 shift per week, ideally for 12 months. Shifts are available Tuesday 9.30 am to 4 pm and Thursday 9.30 am to 4 pm

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience working with CALD people.
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the changing needs and circumstances of the program

Desirable:

• Experience in recruitment or HR is highly desirable

Training & Requirements

• ASRC Volunteer Induction
• Volunteer Agreement
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• 3 month review period
• Program Specific Training

Compliance

All offers of employment, paid or voluntary are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

About Us

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, employment, health and advocacy organisation for people seeking asylum in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services as well as participating in law reform, campaigning and lobbying. The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life. Our organisational values are: Welcoming, Authentic, Courageous, Collaborative.

For more information email [email protected], using the subject line: Administrative Assistant Volunteer RRH enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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