Administration Support Officer

• Join an industry leading not-for-profit organisation
• Are you a highly organised administrative guru with a great attention to detail?
• Full Time Fixed-Term Contract until 30 June 2023
• Positions available in Penrith
• More information about Uniting LAC Careers can be found here in our video: Uniting LAC Careers – “We are you”

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our focus is always on the people we serve, no matter where they are at in their life.

About Local Area Coordination Partners in the Community (PITC) Program

The NDIS Partners in the Community Program for Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services works in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to assist people with disability, their families and carers to achieve tangible outcomes, exercise choice and control and engage with the National Disability Insurance Schemes (NDIS).

Uniting LAC support people aged 7-65 who have NDIS plans and are eligible for the Scheme, as well as connect people, who are not eligible for the Scheme, to services and supports in their local community.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) team, you will play a key role in LAC Services. The ILC team supports people with disability, their families and carers outside the NDIS by implementing the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Policy Framework and working with communities and mainstream services to build awareness and become more inclusive of the range of needs and aspirations of people with disability.

Your role as Administration Support Officer is to provide the Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Senior Project Officer with administrative and operational support that will enable the successful delivery of activities that support ILC outcomes. You will promote a culture of operational excellence and drive quality outcomes consistently across the program.

Are you the person we are looking for?

As the successful candidate, you will have experience providing excellent administrative services supported by your strong attention to detail, initiative and prioritisation skills. You will be highly organised with a proven ability to establish and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Your understanding of the complex needs of people with disability and their families along with Certificate/Diploma in Business Administration will be looked upon favourably.

Benefits & Culture:

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as people with a disability are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging (visit https://accesspay.com.au for more information)
• Paid travel entitlements
• Staff discounts with major retailers
• Diversity and Inclusion peer support groups
• Ongoing training and mentoring so you can continue to improve and learn new skills
• An accessible employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
• Further career development opportunities

How to apply

• Please read the position description attached below for more information about the role and ensure you address all of the selection criteria when applying.

Position Description:  Administration Support Officer

Applications close Sunday 21st March 2021.

Employment with Uniting LAC Program is subject to satisfactory background checks which include Working with Children Check clearance, Reference Checks, State and National Police Checks and entry level checks st conducted by Services Australia.

More information about Uniting LAC Careers can be found here in our video: Uniting LAC Careers – “We are you”