• Acting role, fixed term contract (6 months) with possibility of extension
• Part time, 30 hours a week. Flexible work arrangements may be considered
• Bunbury

Our Organisation

South West NRM is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to build healthy and productive ecosystems in South West Western Australia. We do this by working with a wide network of partners to undertake on-ground works, research, education, behaviour change and engagement. We are a small team and pride ourselves on exceptional project management, with many delivery partners, including land managers, government, corporates and industry bodies, universities, First Nations, and community groups. South West NRM is also an incorporated association with 11 member organisations.

South West NRM delivers sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Operating in a recognised global biodiversity hotspot, the south-west of WA, we have an intimate knowledge of our local area and extensive natural resource management expertise. We run projects that enhance the natural environment and to support the dual objectives of the agricultural industry, increasing both their sustainability and profitability.

The organisation maintains a website www.southwestnrm.org.au which contains substantial information.

Why work for us?

We are a small organisation with big ambition to deliver solutions to environmental issues and sustainable agriculture. Working within in a scientific discipline means we are objective, evidence based and respectful in everything we do. We thrive on getting out there and interacting with our many partners – so your opportunity to gain broad experience and have influence is great. Collaboration underpins our success.

At South West NRM you will both support and feel supported. You will be empowered to innovate, communicate, and achieve great outcomes for yourself, the organisation, and our environmental purpose. We will provide you with training and development and have a flexible workplace approach. 

South West NRM encourages diverse candidates to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds and maintains an equal opportunity policy in assessing all applications for any advertised position and provides a smoke free work environment.

The role

The Administration Officer supports the Administration Manager to deliver the administration of systems, management of assets, reception, records management, information technology and other office duties and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Meeting scheduling and preparation, agenda creation and minute taking
• Information technology liaison and support, file management and maintenance, internal SharePoint management and document control
• Fleet Vehicle administration and asset management
• Record keeping, training schedule and new starter set up support
• Finance Support – Credit Card reconciliation, supplier payment, Invoicing, Purchase order creation
• Insurance policy and claims management
• General Office duties including stationery supplies, equipment orders, catering, event planning, mail collection and ad hoc admin support requests from operational staff.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• 2 years’ minimum administration experience
• Experience with Microsoft suite
• General finance/bookkeeping experience
• Experience supporting a team
• Meeting agenda and minute taking experience
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills and a ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable:

• SharePoint experience
• Xero software experience
• Event planning experience
• Document control experience
• Experience in working for a medium-scale, not-for-profit and incorporated association.
• Experience with Teams, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms.

It is a requirement that you are an Australian Resident or citizen and/or you have eligibility to legally work in Australia. You must have a current WA driver's license, driving is essential to this position.

Location and salary

The role will be located at Verschuer Place Bunbury. The role is a fixed term acting role for a six (6) month term with the possibility of extension. Flexible work arrangements will be considered. The salary will be negotiated depending on experience. The salary will include standard superannuation.

Application: 

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A full job description can be forwarded to you by contacting [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer - Bunbury enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Your application will consist of:

• CV outlining expertise and experience
• A cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be conducted accordingly.  

It is expected the role will begin asap.