Mackay Advocacy Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is seeking an eager and loyal member to our team.

Role overview

• Create a welcoming business environment
• Greet people both by phone and in reception with courtesy, dignity and respect
• Liaise with external IT consultants
• Assist advocates in data collection and Excel reporting
• Engage with staff in Risk Management, Workplace Health & Safety
• Provide ideas and creativity to business preservation and projections
• Adhere to and exercise confidentiality, privacy principles and discretion
• Show initiative in maintaining a professional and welcoming environment/office facilities Be creative, efficient and proactive in the promotion of organisation and information dissemination
• Assist staff with grant applications
• Mandatory attributes
• Current Working with Children and Police Check (or be able to obtain)
• Be mindful of ethics and boundaries and adhere to Code of Conduct
• Principles of social justice and equity for the disadvantaged
• Be efficient and pro-active

Qualifications & Experience

• An ability to attain or have a Certificate and/or tertiary qualification in Office Administration or Business Management,
• Experience that can lead towards proficiency with Office 365 package including Excel
• Willingness to achieve experience in business, finance and administration of a community organisation and capacity to understand the compliance, governance and financial responsibilities of board of management
• Website and social media updates and additions
• Excellent service and professional communication skills
• Knowledge & awareness of relevant legislation Anti-discrimination, Human Rights, UN Convention of Rights for People with Disability Integrity, adaptability, resilience, resourcefulness and outcome orientation

Employment

• Specific advocacy industry training and supervision provided
• Excellent employment conditions with Award and the option to salary sacrifice
• Position Level 3.3 SCHADS (Social and Community Services) Award, permanent part-time of 20 hours per week, $39.24 per hour
• 9.00 am – 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday with ½ hour lunch
• 12 month contract – subject to government funding – seek to continue – with 6 week probation

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to assist manager with reporting requirements with manager and assist staff with collation of database statistics once internal training has been completed.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to oversee and astutely manage numerous tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes Mackay Advocacy Inc’s endeavours and the principles of social justice and inclusion.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.