ABOUT SSI

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and waters and we welcome the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people of Australia. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and appreciate applications from its members.

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with people with a refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, youth and children and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

SSI draws on its expertise and experience to advocate for the people and communities it serves. Through the work we do, we empower people to change their lives. Through our advocacy and representation, we influence ideas and policy.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Community Engagement team creates pathways for the meaningful engagement and inclusion of newcomers in the Australian community. SSI's Community engagement function is informed by community voices to achieve SSI's goals through community based initiatives, developing community leadership and building capacity, stakeholder engagement, SSI Arts and Culture, our volunteer program and engagement with regional communities.

https://www.ssi.org.au/services/community-engagement

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

A position has been newly created to support the leadership team of the Community Engagement Unit, based in the Sydney head office. This role has a strong focus on providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external stakeholders and supporting all areas by handling general administration for the Unit Manager and 4 team managers.

The Administrator will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload. The Team Administrator will be required to use a variety of software packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a Team Admin superstar. You will have a chance to evolve the role and wear many different hats at once! No day is the same. You will be the bond between all the different teams and moving parts of this dynamic Unit.

• You possess administration experience in supporting several leads, including finance, travel, maintaining records.
• You are adept in producing in presentations, spreadsheets, preparing agendas and minutes as well as desk research including stakeholder profiles and briefing documents.
• You excel in diary management and organising meeting, preparing and circulating agendas and minutes.
• You are a courteous and will represent the team in welcoming visitors. You will also enjoy significant event support, as required.
• Ad hoc duties as and when required.
• Minimum qualification: Cert 4 in Business Administration or substantial experience in similar role.

Please respond to the "About You" section in your cover letter.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes a fortnightly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff, flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

Our workplace reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and abilities of our employees.

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment please call 02 8799 6700 and ask for the talent team.