The Role:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective administration services to the Institute Leadership team within the Institute Centre in Stanmore.

Using your strong Administration skills and along with your professional approach you will become an integral part of a small team that values working efficiently and in harmony together. You will be responsible for a wide range of executive support, including duties such as meeting coordination, minute taking, travel & accommodation, including organising visas, managing correspondence and document typing, office support and general office assistance in other areas of the organisation.

The Requirements:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Sound experience working as a Senior Administration Officer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Exemplary attention to detail
• Outstanding organisational skills
• An ability to demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills
• An ability to work as part of a small and cohesive team
• An ability to be sensitive and discreet and hold confidentiality
• Sound experience using Microsoft Office Suite and meeting platforms such as Teams & Zoom

You will meet and liaise with visitors onsite or callers by phone and a gentle and compassionate manner would be one that would fit well within the environment and the team.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant, this is a 2-year maximum term contract, working full time hours Monday – Friday, with flexibility for some work to be completed from home. An attractive salary is on offer commensurate with the role.

The Organisation:

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) is a Religious Institute of Catholic women who advance the reign of God by engaging in the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. As women of mercy inspired by the gospel and their foundress, Catherine McAuley, their mission is to live hospitality, compassion and justice. Their ministries include health, aged care, education, social welfare, advocacy and environmental sustainability.

ISMAPNG is committed to creating a culture of safety and respect for all, including prioritising the safety and best interests of all children and vulnerable adults with whom we have contact.

All staff are expected to take all reasonable steps to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable adults and to comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures, including responding to and reporting all suspicions and allegations of abuse.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Vivian Meloni at Complete Recruitment Matters on 0438 001 840.