START YOUR CAREER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY TODAY!

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.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a values-driven and motivated Administration Officer to ensure The Salvation Army's Asylum Seeker & Refugee Service is welcoming, runs efficiently and is a professional Service for clients & visitors.

Responsibilities include:

• Front Desk Reception
• Client Service
• Client Files & SAMIS Data Entry
• Office Administration System

Reporting to the Program Manager, this position is located in Brunswick.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a permanent part time time position, 21 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Crisis Accommodation, Level 2.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with asylum seekers and refugees.
• Social or Community Services qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in Emergency Relief Administration.
• Ability to understand and engage with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
• Demonstrated knowledge of asylum seeker & refugee sector including context, principles, policies, regulations and Identification
• Demonstrated awareness of issues experienced by persons experiencing financial hardship or crisis
• Ability to support the delivery of emergency relief, material aid, information and referral in line with client needs and available resources to people seeking asylum
• Conveys information effectively - verbally and in writing

ENQUIRIES

Major Karen Elkington on (03) 9384 8332.

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.