• Location: 96 Hannell Street Wickham NSW 2293
• Interviews: Week beginning Monday 1 June 2026

About the Mission to Seafarers (MTS) Newcastle 

MTS Newcastle is an independent charity however we are connected with MTS globally. MTS cares for Seafarers in over 260 ports around the world, supporting the 1.6 million men and women in the seafaring community. We give those isolated at sea the opportunity to visit our centres when they are in port and offer them a chance to connect with loved ones at home, access medical, welfare and chaplaincy services, and recharge for the next leg of their voyage. Our volunteers ensure Seafarers can access our services, driving them from their vessels to the centre, changing their currency, providing them with clothes and seeing their needs are met.  

Vision Statement

Our vision is to meet the needs of Seafarers with justice, kindness, and humility.

OVERALL POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working alongside the Senior Chaplain, other staff and volunteers, the Office Administrator will ensure a warm and professional environment for Seafarers entering the Port of Newcastle and efficiently manage day-to-day office and shop operations to support the Mission’s objectives and community.  

Key responsibilities

• Volunteer management including induction and training, rostering of volunteers to ensure the centre’s year-round operations, and coordinating monthly volunteer meetings
• Bookkeeping including invoicing and receipting, monitoring of accounts, banking and reconciliation of Australian and Foreign exchange, and cash balancing
• Administration including insurance and WHS compliance, collation of statistics and basic office functions
• Social media including actively building the Mission’s social media presence and impact
• Event organisation including the annual Art Prize and organised visits to the centre