Administration Officer

• Casual Opportunities Available
• $43.00 per hour + super (includes 25% casual loading)

Who are we?

Rural City of Wangaratta is a progressive organisation with a focus on supporting its staff and taking care of its customers. We are nestled in the heart of the high country in Victoria surrounded by great places to work, live, rest and play. We are close to cities, snow, bush and within easy reach of other states and a regional airport.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a friendly, dynamic person with administration and front receptionist experience, who would enjoy liaising with families and other professionals both over the phone and face to face. This position would support our Administration Team Leader to deliver quality customer service at our Children's Services Centre.

As part of this role you would:

• Welcome children and families with a friendly and professional demeanour whilst maintaining security by recording all visits.
• Assist with children enrolments and new team orientations.
• Prioritise tasks, focusing on managing phone, email, and walk-in queries.
• Liaise with external suppliers/contractors and report back to the Administration Team Leader with quotes/expenditure requests.
• Perform general administrative tasks in an accurate, reliable, and honest manner.

Why work for Wangaratta Children's Services Centre?

As a team member of Wangaratta Children's Services Centre, you will gain access to a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals
• Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Christmas closedown period

If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Kim Makin - Acting Childcare Services Administration Team Leader on k.makin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 14th October 2024.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.