• Full time hours, maximum term position until 30 June 2024
• Townsville

About Red Cross 

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. 

About the role

Coordinate efficient and effective administrative procedures to support the Townsville Wellbeing Centre, which provides safe and affordable accommodation and personal wellness support to patients, their families and carers coming from rural and remote areas needing access to Townsville Hospital.

What you will bring

• Previous business/administrative support experience
• High level customer service and communication skills
• Solid computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications
• Records management with experience in handling sensitive and confidential material
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Why work with us?  

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. 

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have. 

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave. 

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options 

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses 

Further information  

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Salary from $71,155.76 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging. 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. 

For additional enquiries, please contact Sharryn Fahy on 0414 327 698 for a confidential discussion. 

Position description: Administration Officer - Townsville.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier. 

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. 

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more. 

Job Ref #: 523163