Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

Wellspring Child and Family Hub is part of a network of services that aims to provide opportunities and resources to parents and their children. The Hub has specific strategies to support children from birth to 5 years old and their parents who are experiencing crisis such as domestic and family violence, and homelessness, health and other social issues where dedicated service to children will assist the family through adversity.

We are looking for a wonderful Administration Support worker to help with the important office tasks that will support the Women, Children & Families Cluster Teams. Our ideal candidate has previous experience as an Office Administrator in Community Services and / or Early Childhood Education setting.

This is a permanent full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including managing phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Assist with enrolments and bookings for our Early Years Program, maintaining accurate records, and updating databases.
• Support with monitoring the bookings for the Wellsprings Children & Families Hub and referrals for other teams within the WCF Cluster.
• Support the Cluster Lead with scheduling, meetings, and staff coordination.
• Prepare and distribute communication to families and staff.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional front office environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in a Community Services or early learning setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with childcare management software (preferred).
• Hold a current blue card
• Hold/be willing to obtain a current first aid, CPR & Asthma Anaphylaxis training
• A friendly, approachable demeanour with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across two locations.
• Flexibility to adjust hours if needed and open to discussing specific schedule needs.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page by clicking the "Apply Now" button to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.