Administration Manager Division: Community Services Position No: Pool Ref COM8924 Salary: Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 pa Super - PSCSAA 2022 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Cannington Closing Date: 2024-04-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within a state government agency? Are you seeking a role where there are flexible working conditions and opportunities for further professional development? About us The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform. Working with the Department can be both personally and professionally rewarding, whether you are working in a front-line role or a corporate role. All our staff contribute to achieving our common goals, which make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in our community. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. The opportunity As the Administration Manager you will be responsible for the office management function for the East Metropolitan Region (Housing). Additionally, you will provide advice and administrative assistance to the management team and staff within the team across all areas of responsibility. You may also supervise and prioritise work of staff and undertake projects as required. The ideal applicants will have: Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills and abilities Sound communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to effectively liaise with others at all levels Demonstrated experience in an administrative and / or financial management environment Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, together with the ability to provide creative solutions to non-routine problems and issues Well-developed written communication skills, particularly in the areas of correspondence and the preparation of reports Sound organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise workloads within competing timeframes. For further information we encourage you to contact Nadeem Khan, Regional Manager, on 6414 2790. There is currently one permanent full time position available for immediate filling. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for these or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 6 months across the Department of Communities. Location and Benefits This position is based at our Cannington Office located on Manning Road. It's a great location which offers free parking and is 1.5km away from the Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre. The Department offers great benefits including: Access to flexible working arrangements, such as but not limited to, alternative work locations or home-based work, subject to business needs 4 weeks annual leave 3 additional days in lieu of Public Sector Holidays 15 days personal leave per annum 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 10.5 % superannuation, full employer contribution Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees Further information is outlined on our Department of Communities benefits page on our website. Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the '