• Part-time permanent position (0.5 FTE)
• Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team
• Richmond Head Office, with flexible work practices available

Who are we?

The Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

How will I help?

As an Administrative Assistant in the People & Culture (P&C) team, your duties involve a wide range of support activities following the employee life cycle, from posting job ads to inducting new staff members to maintaining our employee database. An important part of your role will be to act as the liaison between P&C and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions. You will also assist the P&C Manager in creating policies, processes and documents, and have the opportunity to be exposed to other Human Resources matters, such as workforce planning, performance management, training & development, or Organisational Health & Safety (OH&S).

What’s in it for me?

Working for the Lighthouse Foundation means working for an organisation that cares about the community, and the issues which face young people today.

As Administrative Assistant in the P&C Team, you will be central to ensuring current and new services are available for young people who would otherwise be homeless.

What do I need to be successful?

First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use our services.

From a professional standpoint, you will require;

Qualifications and Licences:

• Criminal Records check
• Current Working with Children check

Critical Skills should include:

• Proven experience as a Human Resources Assistant, or in a relevant HR / administrative position.
• Experience within a Not for Profit or similar organisation is a plus
• Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Excel, and demonstrated skills in database management and record-keeping
• Ability to work independently on projects and as part of a team
• Ability to plan, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines as required
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to and understanding of the vision and work of Lighthouse Foundation

Application Process

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

A position description is attached.