ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Unions Tasmania is seeking a highly motivated and organised Administrative Support Assistant to join our team.

The position is a fixed term part-time role to cover employee leave until the end of 2023. It offers 20 hours per week with flexibility around days and times. The role is based in Hobart.

Candidates with experience in union administration, event co-ordination and customer service will be highly regarded.

ABOUT UNIONS TASMANIA

Unions Tasmania is the peak body for trade unions in Tasmania. For 140 years, we have been giving a voice to working Tasmanians and their families.

We represent approximately 50,000 union members, across the private and public sector, in workplaces big and small.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, people with disability and women.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of frontline administration and clerical services.
• Answering calls and emails as required and directing enquiries to the relevant area.
• Filing and records management.
• Assist with the preparation of key Unions Tasmania events such as conferences, rallies, and formal meetings under the direction of the Secretary.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials, posters, or other promotional materials.
• Assist the Secretary with diary management and meeting co-ordination.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Our Administrative Support Assistant will demonstrate:

• Support for trade unions and the political and social justice work of Unions Tasmania.
• Highly motivated with excellent time management, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent grammar, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• The capacity to exercise judgment, discretion, and confidentiality within an often-sensitive environment.
• Ability to triage incoming work, plan, and manage competing demands on your time.

REMUNERATION

Key elements of the remuneration package are set out below with the remaining terms and conditions covered by Unions Tasmania’s collective agreement:

• Flexible working arrangements
• $59,024 salary per annum (pro-rata)
• 17% employer superannuation contributions