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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Townsville Faithworks is a community who desires for people to know and experience the love and grace of God.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Administration Assistant to provide efficient clerical and administration support to the Corps in order to enhance outcomes and to support the achievement of the TSA mission.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform general administration and clerical activities within the Corps, including filing (electronic and hard copy), minute taking, mail, general correspondence, processing orders, paying accounts and other ad-hoc activities.
• Administration of Corps finances is maintained through established procedures and consistent adherence to Salvation Army financial procedures.
• To maintain administrative and filing matters relating to Corps Events.

This position reports to the Corps Officers and is located in Aitkenvale.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a part time position, 15 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Clerks Private Sector Award Level 3.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Certificate in Business Administration and/or extensive experience
• 2-3+ years administration office/practice experience working with some level of autonomy
• Experience within a community or NFP setting would be well regarded
• Self-motivated, high level of initiative and strong work ethic
• Sound presentation and communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and discretion
• Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity Customer service focussed
• Solid level of computer literacy in MS Office and exposure to computerised accounting systems and databases
• Good attention to detail
• Current Driver's Licence

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.