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Administration / Brokerage Officer - Open Place

Relationships Australia Victoria
  • Leading community sector organisation
  • Part-time 0.6 EFT, ongoing position
  • Located in Richmond

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrative professional to join our Open Place team and Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Open Place is the Support Service for Victoria’s ‘Forgotten Australians’ which was developed as a result of the Forgotten Australians Report tabled in the Senate. This service co-ordinates and provides direct assistance to address the needs and issues of people who grew up in care prior to 1990, helps people deal with the legacy of their childhood experiences and provides support to improve their health and wellbeing.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Open Place, your responsibilities include assisting with administering brokerage funds (i.e., maintaining accurate records, liaising with providers and making timely payments) and ensuring all financial transactions are approved and recorded in a transparent and accountable manner.

This role is an ongoing, part-time position located at our Open Place centre located in Richmond. The hours are 22.05 per week and can be spread across five (5) working days, is perfect opportunity for candidates looking to work school hours (Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm).

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Self-motivated with the ability, in consultation with the Client Service Coordinator, to initiate and develop logical administrative systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of administrative functions .
  • Have a sensitive non-judgmental attitude and be responsive to the needs of clients, staff and other people.
  • Commitment to working with disadvantaged community members, particularly adults who grew up in institutional care in Victoria and an ability to listen with empathy and compassion and to manage stressful information.
  • Excellent flexibility, time management and organisational skills, the ability to negotiate with others and clear and friendly communications skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook to an advanced level.

A copy of the position description (can be viewed below and) is available at www.rav.org.au/careers.

What we offer

A competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidate with a base salary range of $67k to $70k (pro-rata) per annum, superannuation and access to salary packaging. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work / life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the "Apply Now" button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.

For specific queries about this position contact Tracey Anderson, Client Services Coordinator by phoning 0478 398 916.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

A position description is attached.

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