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The Salvation Army

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Glenorchy

PART TIME

August 28, 2024

Number of Positions Available:

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

Why this role matters

The Doorways program provides person centred care to community members experiencing financial or other forms of hardship through the provision of financial and material emergency relief.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to provide reception and administrative support to the Doorways Program.

Reporting to the Doorways Coordinator, this is a Max-Term (until June 2025), part-time (20 hours per week) position based in Glenorchy, Tasmania. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 2.

You will successfully

Answer and respond to incoming calls and greet community members/visitors arriving in person.
Provide support to community members trying to access Emergency relief or casework.
Work effectively with community members in collaboration with other Doorways volunteers and the Doorways Caseworker.
Attend Doorways team site meetings as scheduled and take meeting minutes and distribute as required.
Maintain the filing system, and ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained, within the Privacy Act legislation.

You will have

A current and paid Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Check.
An understanding of those who are most marginalised in our community, and how to communicate with a broad range of people.
Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office, Online Information Systems etc.
Ability to work under pressure and to manage those who present with challenging and difficult behaviours.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

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