MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a Permanent Part-time (30.4 hours per week – 0.8 EFT) opportunity based in Blacktown, NSW within our Support Services Program.

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training

• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

This position is situated within the NSW Services Unit which is responsible for Administration within their job role.
The Administration Assistant will provide timely and efficient administrative support in relation to program and support services processes, including overseeing the reception area.

The Administration Assistant is a member of the NSW Services Unit and reports to the NSW Administration Coordinator.

Primary Objectives:

• To provide a customer-focused reception function and administrative support to Program areas
• To provide administrative support as per MFS documented systems, practices and processes to provide back-up across the Administration team including onsite support to other MFS locations as required
• To work as part of a team and contribute as a positive team member to the Administrative team and MFS
• To provide back-up across the Administration team including onsite support to other MFS locations as required

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working in an administrative capacity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with a proven capacity to develop networks
• A commitment to a high level of customer service, including the ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, produce work of a high quality and consistently meet deadlines

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact: Crystal Denney at [email protected], using the subject line: Administration Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.