Administrative Assistant (Canberra)

Location: Canberra

JOB SCOPE/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Answer telephone and email enquiries promptly.

2. Support fee collection and cash management and depositing cash/cheque into bank.

3. Coordinate all maintenance issues of the centre with the assigned technicians/companies.

4. Liaise with social worker, social work assistant and make arrangement for initial screening, case conference etc., as and when needed.

5. Prepare and dispatch various letters and memos to clients/caregivers.

6. Provide administrative support to the respective committees of various events, trainings of the centre and children services.

7. Handle the following Office administration matters:

• Organising and maintaining an efficient and effective filing system
• Maintaining inventories and fixed assets
• Maintaining clients’ records in soft and hard copy; and
• Collecting and maintaining monthly statistical records of programmes and activities
• Providing administrative, data entry, operations and procurement support
• Requesting and maintaining office supplies
• Participating in events organised / supported by SPD as when required
• Coordinating training programmes
• Attending and contributing to staff meetings; any other meetings as and when necessary

8. Any other duties assigned as and when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

– At least an ‘O’ Level/’A’ Level/ITE Certification from a recognised educational institution

– Proficient in MS Office applications

– Good communication and problem-solving skills

– Experience or background in social service sector would be advantageous