Administration Officer – BUSHkids | Making Early Years Count

Job Description

Administration Officer – BUSHkids | Making Early Years Count Up to $65K Base + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Warm & Welcoming Team | Support our Allied Health services & Healthy Outback Kids program Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-9 and their families NFP Salary Packaging Employer | 0.6FTE Permanent Part-time Opportunity BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live. As an Administration Officer at BUSHkids Mt Isa, you will play a key role in supporting our team in delivering our “Healthy Outback Kids” program along with essential Allied Health services to children and their families, schools, kindergartens, healthcare professionals, and other partners. In this role, you will be integral to ensuring the smooth operation of our services, creating a highly organised and supportive environment. You will be responsible for coordinating clinician appointments, supporting outreach coordination, as well as event coordination, including workshops and group sessions. You will manage and ensure resources are available, manage data, client records, process and respond to referrals, as well as general administration support including preparing reports, managing records and coordinating meetings. At a centre level, you will also manage reception duties, greet clients and visitors, and answer incoming calls, email inbox management as well as general office supply management. You will have a service delivery mindset working collaboratively with the team to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies along with service improvements. This is a wonderful opportunity to take on a highly rewarding supportive role, assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact. BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect Very welcoming team and a highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year. This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time) About You Previous experience in an administrative role (healthcare administration is a plus) Strong administration and organisational skills with a high attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality Proactive team player with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal skills Alignment with BUSHkids core values–Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain) Current C Class Drivers' License Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status This position is a part-time 0.6 FTE appointment. INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW! Please include your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and interest in the role as part of your application. Application Closing Date: 11AM Friday 7th March 2025 We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. Qualified applicants will be contacted on receipt within 1-2 business days. Applicants received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr