Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Nov 2024
- Sydney > North Sydney
Mary MacKillop Today is an international development organisation working in Australia and overseas. We build partnerships that create opportunities for self-determination through education and the teaching of practical life skills to women, men and children.
Established in 2018, we continue the legacy of a 150-year-old ministry founded by Saint Mary MacKillop. We are proudly continuing the works of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, transforming lives through learning for life so that all may flourish.
We directly manage and implement programs with a range of local partners in Australia, Timor-Leste, Fiji and Peru in the areas of education, health, financial inclusion and livelihoods. We stand with the marginalised poor in rural and remote communities, so they can realise their potential.
Our work is funded through the generosity of individuals, schools and parishes, trusts and foundations and government grants.
Mary MacKillop Today is a registered charity, a member of the Australian Council for International Development and is accredited by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing the Australian Government’s development program.
Mary MacKillop Today receives support through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
The Office Manager is responsible for the day-to-day office management and administration support across a range of functions to ensure the organisation runs smoothly and harmoniously. This role is responsible for administrative support, human resources administration, executive support to the CEO and leadership team, and general office management.
The Office Manager will have broad administrative knowledge and the ability to operate confidently on various IT platforms for each of the role’s responsibilities. The role requires solid judgment, discretion, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate a wide range of information, working in collaboration with others to enable the effective delivery of day-to-day activities and strategic business objectives.
The role requires a highly motivated and organised individual with a proven track record of performance, exceptional stakeholder management, and communication skills (written and oral), along with strong planning, organising and analytical skills.
Office Management:
Administrative Support:
Executive Support:
Human Resources Administration:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (to be addressed in your cover letter)
Other Essential Skills and Attributes:
This position is a permanent, full-time role based in North Sydney, and reports to the Operations Director of Mary MacKillop Today. We offer a hybrid working model. The working environment is informal but professional, with very high standards of output and delivery. We are a happy, enthusiastic and energy-filled group, with a positive, values-driven culture.
The preferred candidate must be willing to undergo a criminal record check or statutory declaration of local legal equivalent where criminal records checks are unavailable or unreliable. Where possible and as required by Mary MacKillop Today the Candidate must also be willing to undergo a Working with Children Check.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, including those with diverse experiences and abilities, are valued and can thrive. We welcome the unique contributions of candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to varied education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. As advocates for diversity, we believe that innovative thinking comes from varied experiences and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit a CV and a cover letter addressing all the key competencies listed above and how your skills align to this opportunity. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications close on the advertised closing date, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible!
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for an appointment to a position within Mary MacKillop Today.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you require additional information or assistance with accessibility accommodations during the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Office Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or 02 8912 2777.
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