Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support)
Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community? For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.
As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation's unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.
St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.
Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:
340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement, 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work, 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most. A job to be proud of: As the Administration Officer – Kununurra , you will be at the heart of the Sub Centre's operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of vital services to the local community. Your role will involve providing critical administrative, financial, and operational support to both Country Ambulance Operations and the Sub Centre, helping to maintain the high standards of care St John WA is known for. By working closely with our dedicated team and volunteers, you'll make a real impact in ensuring that essential services run efficiently and effectively every day.
This permanent full-time position offers a Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm schedule, allowing you to balance a fulfilling career with a rewarding lifestyle. You'll be responsible for everything from processing payments and managing accounts to supporting first aid services and training courses, all while ensuring that our community receives the support they need when they need it most.
What you'll do: Provide high-level support to customers, resolving queries promptly. Administer first aid kit sales and advise on first aid training. Record and distribute correspondence; process PCRs/EPCRs for volunteer Sub Centres. Manage local payments, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable tasks. Assist with first aid training support, OSH reports, and supply orders. Support volunteer rostering, timecards, and record-keeping. Handle accounts duties like preparing purchase orders, payments, and banking. Ensure financial transactions are recorded and liaise with debtors/customers. What you'll need: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize. Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and established data entry skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Previous experience in Accounts Payable and customer service. Proven experience in administration and data entry. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:
$550 Health and Wellness reimbursement. 17.5% leave loading. $1,200 Clothing Allowance. Competitive remuneration package. Salary packaging options. Free emergency ambulance cover. Free first aid training. Are you ready to change lives? To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications close on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 6pm. St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.
Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position. St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.
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