SA Unions is South Australia’s united trades and labour council, the peak voice for the South Australian union movement. The council collectively represents approximately 160,000 union members in industries right across SA, from hospitality to the public sector, from construction to policing, from nurses and ambulance officers to abattoir workers and teachers.

Role description

The Administration Assistant will often be the key point of contact for SA Union's internal and external contacts. Applicants will therefore need to represent our union values and philosophies. The Administration Assistant will be critical in providing operational administration support and will work closely with the Finance and Office Manager and SA Unions Secretary.

The Administrative Assistant will deliver excellent customer experience through staffing SA Unions reception, dealing with inbound and outbound emails and phone calls, data entry and other small project work as required.

This role would suit a junior level administrative officer and/or someone looking for flexibility around other work or caring responsibilities.

Selection criteria

• Experience in data entry and reception is advantageous.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) and a high level of attention to detail.
• Be a quick learner and have great attention to detail.
• Be highly organised and able to manage priorities and workload in a busy environment.
• Have the ability to engage and assist people at SA Unions reception and over the phone.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong computer/technology skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to union values and integrity.

Salary and conditions

This is a permanent part time role at 0.5 FTE with work days and hours negotiable.

Salary: $27,000.

Reporting to the Finance and Office Manager.

Employment conditions subject to the SA Unions Enterprise Agreement.

Flexible working arrangements and attractive leave entitlements including rostered days off, Christmas shutdown leave and 4 weeks annual leave.