THE ROLE
The Administration Officer provides assistance to the Child Protection program and will be responsible for a range of key tasks from preparation of high-level correspondence, complaint management, diary management, meeting preparation, minute taking, coordination and management of a range of secretariat and administrative support functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes and corporate information systems such as records management, financial information, fleet management, client payments and ministerial correspondence.Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.Provide support and assistance in the presentation of meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, catering, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel and accommodation arrangements.Contribute as an effective branch member in a team environment and assist in the provision of quality, timely and effective customer service to managers and staff within the branch. Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs). Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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