Business Support Officer - Home Support

Part time (0.6 FTE), ongoing
Band 4, $65,512 pa (pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 13 January 2025

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

This is a fast-paced and dynamic role, providing administrative support to the Social Support program, volunteer program and the wider Community Wellbeing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of the Social Support calendar of events, including coordinating arrangements with venues, service providers and community groups.
• Roster volunteer and client activity for the Social Support program.
• Coordinate bus bookings for internal and external customers.
• Preparation and distribution of documents, and other administrative tasks including processing invoices and reimbursements.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills, and able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with internal/external customers
• Attention to detail, with exceptional administration and accurate data entry skills
• Able to demonstrate a calm, empathetic and professional customer focus
• Previous experience in an aged care, disability or healthcare environment is highly desirable

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Sarah Newstead, In Home Support Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1845.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.