Join us at our national Head Office as the friendly and welcoming face of our organisation! As the first point of contact to both internal and external stakeholders, your administration and coordination support will ensure that our day to day office operations are run effectively and efficiently. Supporting our team in creating a great place for our staff to work, who in turn are making the world a better place for children.
Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there’s a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict – we are there on the ground.
Where you come in:
In this full-time, maximum-term position (12 months) based in our Carlton head office, you will be focused on providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all visitors, guests and employees. Your exceptional customer service and professional office support will ensure the smooth running of our daily office activities and foster key stakeholder relationships. You will be part of our close-knit Business Services team and report to our Business Services Manager.
You will make an impact by:
- Managing reception and being the first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitating and leading effective event coordination
- Contributing to the effective induction of new employees, specifically in relation to building access, office orientation and Health & Safety requirements
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing mail, courier services and related accounts
- Ordering stationery and other office supplies; ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices
- Maintaining up to date inventory of building access passes, locker allocations and registrations for office pet days
If we could compose the perfect you…
…Your excellent organisation and office coordination skills alongside your helpful, outgoing and enthusiastic attitude will see you drive a positive and engaging workplace culture. You are able to anticipate staff needs and proactively negotiate stakeholder relationships, are flexible and self-motivated to provide ranging support to various departmental needs.
This role requires:
- Proven administration experience and excellent time management and organisational skills
- Professional communication skills (verbal and written)
- High levels of attention to detail and quality
- Strong rapport and relationship building abilities
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Competency in Microsoft Office
Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. We offer a competitive salary including generous salary packaging benefits, a friendly and flexible work environment, and great career opportunities – both locally and internationally.
Sound interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section below.
We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications close Monday 11 December 2017.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
