• January start for an experienced Administrator
• Help Indigenous students from remote & regional communities learn and thrive in Melbourne
• Innovative, growing leader in Indigenous Education
• Not for Profit, great team culture

About MITS

The Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) is a residential transition school for Indigenous students from remote and regional communities. Each year, 22 boys and girls at Year 7 come to MITS for one year. MITS believes that wellbeing is central to the continuing success of its students, and tailors its programs to reflect this philosophy. Our students are supported throughout their educational pathway.

About the role

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Are Encouraged to Apply.

You have a strong administrative background and want to play a vital role in supporting and advancing Indigenous youth. You will enjoy a small team environment, getting involved across a range of duties and a very varied and autonomous day.

You have extensive and broad experience in an Administrative role with a sound knowledge of Accounts, Records Management, and MS Office (advanced Word and Excel). Naturally you have the capacity to prioritise, juggle a number of tasks, implement procedures, assist with events and manage projects. This role includes:

• Executive support You will work closely with the Executive Director across a wide range of projects, operational and administrative duties so are a proven administrator with Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal as well as organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Accounts: maintain accounts in Xero Accounting so a general knowledge of financial transactions, accounting software (Xero, MYOB, Quicken, etc), reconciliations is important.
• Records Management: You will be responsible for maintaining records so a good understanding of database management plus a deep respect for confidentiality is essential
• HR: get involved with staff records, recruitment and people management so a general knowledge of HR is a bonus
• People & Culture: You will be an important point of contact for families, donors, supporters and visitors so the ability to represent MITS values is essential

This role is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to help others and support an innovative and important program for Indigenous youth. Plus, there is plenty of scope to develop your experience in new areas while using your initiative and talents.

What you'll need to succeed

To meet the cultural requirements of this position you will have a respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and lifestyles and a clear commitment to reconciliation.

This role is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to help others and support an innovative and important program for Indigenous youth. Plus, there is plenty of scope to develop your experience in new areas while using your initiative and talents.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

A full Position Description is attached or for more information visit the Careers page of our web site at www.MITS.vic.edu.au.