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• Fixed-term temporary until the 25 September 2026, flexible full-time
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Ipswich region

about the role

The Administration Officer undertakes administrative duties to support the Guardianship program including the delivery of human resource support, financial, information technology services, case management data input and asset management functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain office database systems including the data entry of client related information onto the system.
• Maintain electronic filing system
• Provide administrative support using Microsoft Word, eDocs, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Organise meetings and travel as required.
• Prepare various forms and documents relating to travel, purchasing, personnel and finance related matters.
• Actively participate in the review and continual improvement of service standards to both internal and external customers.
• General office duties including managing Outlook email inboxes, photocopying, mail, minute taking for meetings and assisting with collating information for right to information requests.
• Liaise with and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Mandatory role conditions:

Possession of a C class driver’s licence is a mandatory requirement for this role, as travel is required to attend meetings and arrange car servicing in a range of locations that are often not accessible by alternative means.

A position description is attached.