• Do you want to join an organisation that committed to improving the daily lives of people with intellectual disability?
• Do you have excellent organisation, administration and communication skills?

About the role

• 2 days per week position (0.4 FT - there is flexibility for the hours to be spread over 3 days)
• 1 year contract with possibility of extension
• SCHADS Level 3
• Salary packaging available
• Located near Central station
• Start August 2024

About Council for Intellectual Disability (CID)

CID is a disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability. For more than 65 years CID has worked to ensure a community where all people with intellectual disability are valued.

The Role and Responsibilities

The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to CID to support the effective and efficient operations.

• Implement and maintain administrative processes and systems to support the successful operation of CID.
• Undertake general administrative tasks such as record keeping, monitoring and distribution of emails, mail outs, maintaining registers, monitoring and ordering supplies, making bookings on behalf of the Board and CEO.
• Process invoices for approval in accordance with CID’s delegation policy. Issue invoices and make payments through CID’s accounting and bookkeeping software, ensuring a high level of accuracy of information.
• Process memberships and renewals in accordance with CID processes and procedures.
• Answer calls from members, people with intellectual disability and supporters and suppliers. Provide information or direct call as appropriate.
• Assist in CID’s Annual General Meeting including issuing notices, and providing support at the meeting.
• Provide support in the onboarding of new staff.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Corporate Services Team and provide support to the Manager Corporate Services.
• Develop and maintain office systems necessary for effective, efficient and accountable administration.

Essential Selection Criteria – Skills & Experience

• Commitment to the human rights of people with disability and the principles of participation and inclusion.
• Demonstrated organisational, administrative and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process orders, invoice payments and membership data in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven experience in working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Suite.

First Nations people and people with disability or people with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

For any enquiries about the role please contact Michelle Hallmann, Manager Corporate Services at [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer enquiry via Ethical Jobs or call 1800 424 065.

A position description is attached.