Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. The role Challenge Community Services is committed to providing quality, person-centred services to children, youth and carers living in New South Wales. We provide residential support, foster care and respite services and are backed backed by a quality assured organisation - Challenge Community Services. The role of the Administration Assistant, Foster Care is to assist our Foster Care team (Manager, Case Work and Case Workers) in Tamworth with all administration related tasks and processes in a timely, accurate and effective manner. This position is a Fulltime Fixed Term contract for a period of 9 months. About you This opportunity would suit someone who has a minimum two (2) years administrative experience and is seeking a career in the Community Services sector. The successful candidate will possess high level time management and administration skills. At a minimum, we are looking for the following experience: At least two (2) years minimum administrative experience. Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent. Essential Selection Criteria Customer service excellence and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines. High level of attention to detail. Ability to work within a team and or under minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to adapt and embrace to change. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office and ability to work competently in other computer software applications. COVID 19 Vaccination Current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain. Desirable Criteria Demonstrated experience working with a Foster Care Agency or with Case Work (Management). General knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Legislation, mandatory reporting requirements, Keeping them Safe and other relevant legislation and standards. The Benefits of Working for Challenge You will have access to: SCHADS Award Level 2 pay rates based on qualifications and or experience. Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging Options Entertainment Benefits are capped at $2,650 per year and include meals and drinks consumed in a restaurant, taxi fares and holiday accommodation. Work life balance, and negotiated extra leave available where you can purchase EXTRA annual leave. Join a friendly and passionate group who work together and support each other. Free Flu Vaccination Paid day off on your birthday Job satisfaction – helping to make a difference in people’s lives. How to apply When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Ben Ballantine via email challengecommunity.org.au Closing Date: 19 March 2024 We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present