Administration Officer - Foster & Kinship Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Due to recent expansion within the South West Region and Foundations Care, the opportunity of a full time Administration Officer has become available. This position will provide effective administrative support to our local Foundations Care Foster & Kinship teams within our Southwest Qld regions of Ipswich and Toowoomba.
We are seeking applicants that can apply high quality administration, clerical and financial processes to achieve efficient and effective work practices that align with Foundations Care goals, in the best interests of young people and children.
The Administration Officer will have the natural ability to work collaboratively with all team members across the regions and the successful candidate will be located in the Toowoomba office upon appointment. The position may also be required to travel within the surrounding regions and is being offered initially as a 12 month fixed term role.
Duties and Responsibilities will include, however not limited to:
Working in conjunction with the Company Business Operational and Foster & Kinship Care Intensive Program teams to ensure consistency of operational practice is supported at local program level
Coordinate requests for information from internal and external stakeholders and provide professional first point of contact for general enquiries, both in person and via telecommunications
Assist and coordinate all events within the SW regions
Record keeping within internal systems, including data management relevant to brokerage
Maintenance of fleet vehicle requirements for the SW regions
Maintenance and coordination of all office items and stationery whilst managing the budgetary requirements accordingly
Ensure building and office locations within the region are maintained accordingly and in accordance with service delivery requirements
About You:
We encourage applications with a knowledge or experience in the below, in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills:
foster care and kinship programs
child protection
trauma and attachment
positive behaviour support
child development
Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks:
National Police Check
QLD – Working with Children Check (Blue Card & Suitability Checks)
What we can offer you:
At Foundations Care you'll be able to access a range of benefits:
Salary packaging
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Flexible working and family friendly environment
Professional supervision and support
Employee Assistance Program
How to apply:
Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from First Nations Peoples and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.
We thank you in advance for your time, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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