Personal Assistant and Project Officer

Personal Assistant and Project Officer

• Part-time position, 32 hours per week
• Located on the South Coast NSW, Location flexible
• Use your skills to support a For Purpose organisation

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. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold.

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A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

Role Purpose

Based at one of our South Coast residential facilities (location depending on you), the Personal Assistant and Project Officer role is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Head of Residential Operations and the wider local operational team.

With a focus on the provision of timely and professional support, you’ll use your administrative, logistical, and secretarial expertise to assist the team in day to day activities and aid the coordination of specific local projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diary appointments, meetings and travel for the Head Of Seniors Services
• Provide the Head of Residential Operations with all relevant information to facilitate preparation for meetings, projects and priorities.
• Be involved in and coordinate local project activities as directed by the Head of Residential Operations.
• Assist the wider Residential Aged and Health Care Team with general day to day support
• Assist with rostering support and employment changes (on/off boarding) for South Coast residential facilities when required.
• Maintain a high standard of conduct and work performance to promote our reputation with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective team relationships – within own team and across business streams / functions.
• Contribute to the implementation of Uniting policies, processes, systems and platforms (including technology) so as to ensure efficiency of the wider organisation.

About You

Typically, this role requires at least 5 years’ experience in a similar administrative role with exposure to projects, as well as:

• Advanced level of computer literacy and competency in IT software packages (experience with Dayforce highly regarded but not required)
• Demonstrated experience in minute taking, either computerised or shorthand
• Attention to detail and an ability to translate documents into various formats
• Some experience with coordinating rosters, on and offboarding, and role transfers
• Demonstrated passion for social change and contributing to an organisation of influence for the most disadvantaged
• Experience navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority as required

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Purchase of additional leave

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks