About Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland provides specialised education, therapy and support services for people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families. For further information please visit www.autismqld.com.au.

What we can offer YOU!

• 5 weeks' leave per year + generous salary sacrificing program $$
• Medibank Private Corporate Partnerships Program + internal ‘Refer a Friend' Program $$
• Work for an organisation whose vision is to create a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrum
• Generous professional development & training opportunities (internal & external)
• Be part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team, contributing expertise and work collaboratively with Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists & Occupational Therapists to improve the lives of people on the autism spectrum.

About the Role

Our busy education & therapy support services team based in Mackay have an opportunity for an experienced and committed administration professional to join our leading multi-disciplinary team of specialist teachers and allied-health professionals who provide quality education & therapy support services to individuals on the spectrum & their families. 

This role will be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Mackay team including but not limited to: 

• Manage the day-to-day administrative functions of the AQ Mackay centre across multiple areas including reception duties, processing of payments and managing client session bookings;
• Organise venues and catering and prepare and distribute agendas and minutes for meetings
• Make travel arrangements for team members
• Maintain client databases, files, NDIS claims, service agreements and other client-related paperwork as required
• Manage data collection and provide reports for funding bodies and assist in preparation for audits
• Deliver local orientation of AQ systems to new EST-NQ-Mackay staff

This role would suit a highly efficient, organised and experienced administrator with proven ability in supporting multiple professionals and clients effectively.  ​

To access the full list of responsibilities via the position description, please visit the Work With Us page - https://autismqld.com.au/page/positions-available.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Certificate II in Business Administration
• Minimum 3 years’ demonstrated effectiveness working in an administrative role
• Proven effectiveness in implementing efficient workflow, system and process improvements
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated numeracy skills with experience in financial administration including invoicing, purchase ordering and reconciliations
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency, with intermediate to advanced skills in Outlook, Word and Excel as well as Adobe Acrobat

Highly-regarded:

• Background in medical, education or community services administration
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Cliniko and Netsuite systems
• Experience with client databases, government online portals, project work, submission preparation

Special Conditions

• Evidence of current COVID-19 Vaccination
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (paid workers)**

** For additional information, please visit, https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/resources/workerscreening/worker-combined-app.pdf