We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our SCCQ family at our Tarcoola Residential Aged Care Home in Tara. Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other Southern Cross Care QLD has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our SCCQ family at our Tarcoola Residential Aged Care Home in Tara. Based in the beautiful Western Downs region of Queensland, Tara is located 45 minutes south of the thriving rural service centre of Chinchilla. What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you? Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more Opportunity to join a supportive organisation Great staff culture Ongoing individualised training Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families Support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early) Purpose driven organisation About the role As an Administration team member your role will include working closely with the Managers to provide efficient and confidential administrative support. You will have excellent organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and solid IT skills to ensure the home’s administrative processes are streamlined and efficient. You will often be the first person to greet visitors, families and loved ones to the Home; and a go-to person for general enquiries. A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this client-centred “front of house” role. This is a permanent part-time position with minimum of 75 hours per fortnight. Some of your duties may include: Overseeing and managing effective operational administrative activities Assisting with new admissions to the facility Liaising with residents and their families to support the transition into care from an administrative perspective Preparation and management of documents and spreadsheet data as required, including but not limited to staff records, site inductions and compliance Assisting the Manager in updating and managing the roster in conjunction the rostering team Reception duties – face to face and over the phone Processing of invoices in preparation for payment and maintenance of petty cash Maintaining staff personnel records including registrations and certificates What will you bring to the role? Experience working in an administrative role within Aged Care or Health care setting (desired) Administrative and reception experience Understanding of staff rosters Sound written, numerical and oral communication skills Problem solving ability Time, task and priority management A welcoming personality with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people High level information technology skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland? Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community. Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1200 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland. We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do. At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve. How can you apply? If you believe you have the skills and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employmentsccqld.com.au Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and an up-to-date flu vaccinations status. Our Mission : Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.