VMIAC is the peak Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health or emotional issues. VMIAC provides individual, group and systemic information and advocacy along with specialist peer support, research and evaluation, education and training.

Our vision is a world where all mental health consumers stand proud, live a life with choices honoured, rights upheld, and these principles are embedded in all aspects of society. For more information go to www.vmiac.org.au.

The Operations Administrative Assistant will provide Administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer and the Finance and Quality Manager. The Operations Administrative Assistant will support all operations functions of the organisation, including basic finance support, accreditation support and other administrative duties as directed. This is a full time 2 year contract position.

This is a lived experience, consumer position:

Applicants must have lived experience of mental health problems or emotional distress and of being a consumer of mental health services.

Support and development

VMIAC will provide regular supervision and mentoring to the person in this role. All VMIAC roles include training and development opportunities, which can include the development of leadership and other required skills and attendance at conferences.

Essential licence, qualification or registration requirements

1. Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services
2. A current Victorian Driver's Licence and is prepared to travel for work purposes
3. Current Police Check and Working with Children Check

Essential skills, competencies and behaviours

• Higher level IT knowledge and skills including Word, Excel & MYOB.
• Experience of working and communicating with a diverse range of people, including those with cultural and linguistic diversity and LGBTI communities.
• Outcome focused with considered initiative and commitment to quality customer service.
• Demonstrates an open, collaborative and positive approach with ability to develop good relationships.
• Demonstrates a dedicated work ethic and role models a responsive and flexible “can do” attitude.
• Organised with effective prioritisation and planning of work, to meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication and administration skills meeting reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to apply legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team; accessing appropriate consultation, mentoring and supervision.

A full Position Description is attached below