• Operations & Service Support Officer
• Administrative support Officer
• Permanent Full Time
• Preston location
• Hybrid working model

Candidates will be shortlisted and if meet the requirements, interviewed prior to closing date.

Join Merri Health, a large community health provider. Providing administrative support to the Carer Services Program and ensuring efficient service delivery and wellbeing to our carers. A full-time role located in Preston, VIC, with access to hybrid working arrangements and salary packaging.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

Led by Merri Health in Victoria, the Carer Gateway provides services and support to unpaid carers. These services are provided by a group of seven health and social support providers through a consortia arrangement.

The Administrative support Officer supports the Program Manager, Operations & Service Support with implementing new initiatives and projects, while providing administrative support including correspondence, reports, presentations and planning.

• Are you the type of person who loves ‘crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s?
• Do you love being in a role where each day looks different with varied tasks?
• Are you someone who wants to be part of a dynamic team who embraces continuous improvement?

You will be responsible for

In this exciting role you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Program Manager and direct reports.
• Anticipate, organise and coordinate work flow through email and diary management for the Program Manager, prepare and manage all correspondence, meetings, take minutes at key meetings and liaise with all Carer Gateway partners and staff.
• Work closely with Co-ordinators to provide support and oversight of administrative activities as required.
• Support other administrative tasks for the Carer Gateway through close collaboration with other administrator roles within the program.

What you will need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in business, administration or experience in a similar role with the ability to be organised and structured.
• Demonstrated high-level administrative skills, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and information and communication technologies.
• Exceptional communication skills including high level written skills for a range of publications and audiences.
• Resourceful team-player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential. You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW

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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW:

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.