• Located in Sydney Woolloomooloo (2011) – close to plenty of transit options
• Work from home options available
• Newly created role in an exciting time of growth
• 12-month full-time role – an opportunity for a secondment from a government or Not For Profit (NFP) organisation
• Flexible working arrangements on offer as well as NFP salary packaging
• Join a collaborative team and a highly regarded peak body organisation – Homelessness NSW

Homelessness NSW

Homelessness NSW is the peak body for the homelessness sector in NSW. We exist to build the capability of people and the capacity of systems to end homelessness. We have a vision for a future where there is enough quality and safe housing and support services to ensure no one is homeless in NSW. We work with our members and broad network of partners to understand drivers of homelessness, advocate for solutions, build skills and knowledge, and scale innovation.

The role

As an experienced, organized, and flexible team player you will provide administrative support for complex projects across a range of activities throughout the team.

Key duties:

• Provide administrative support to projects by organising workflow, collaborating with the team, and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility within a project.
• Provide timely updates, prepare reports, and project expenditures.
• Produce high-quality documentation and correspondence including but not limited to internal documents, PowerPoint presentations, and reports for meetings and stakeholder presentations.
• Provide administrative support, escalate issues and exchange information within the wider team and assist other team members to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with homelessness organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders.

Required experience, skills and personal attributes

• Demonstrated experience as Project Support Officer or similar administration role.
• Demonstrated understanding of the project life cycle and related documentation.
• Strong proficiency with computers including the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and Office365.
• High level problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to working.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Effective coordination of complex matters with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key training, qualifications, and licences

• Tertiary qualifications in project management with subsequent work experience, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• National Police Check

Why work with us?

We are a fast-growing and successful peak organisation. Our team has clarity of purpose. Our people are provided with the right tools to achieve their goals and grow professionally. Providing high-quality support to build the capability of people and capacity of systems to end homelessness is at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a rewarding experience, you’re in the right place.

Benefits

• Work in a highly respected peak body organisation – find meaningful work
• 17.5% leave loading and access to NFP salary packaging
• Flexible working - work-from-home arrangements and a 35-hour work week
• Receive support and advice with tailored training as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development

For more information contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Project Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Homelessness NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the various lands on which we meet and work. We pay our respects to First Nations peoples and elders past, present, and future. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.