Correspondence Coordinator, Office of Ministerial Correspondence. Permanent Full Time - Location Flexible

About the Organisation

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.  If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.  Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

This a newly created position reporting to General Counsel.  The Correspondence Coordinator, Office of Ministerial Correspondence, plays a crucial role in supporting the General Counsel and the Office of Ministerial Correspondence team. You will be responsible for preparing, writing, and managing official correspondence to regulatory and statutory bodies, ensuring high-quality responses are delivered in a timely manner.

This is a permanent full time role, location flexible.  You can work from where you are most productive, whether that be from your home or one of our offices, however, there may be times where you are required in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection of information and data for official correspondence
• Manage correspondence to meet accuracy, presentation, and timeliness requirements
• Research and prepare written materials, including briefings, reports, submissions, and responses to various issues
• Provide advice and support to staff in establishing and maintaining efficient records management systems
• Maintain inboxes and correspondence databases to track and respond to items within set timeframes
• Monitor and address complex or sensitive enquiries and issues
• Stay informed of sector developments, particularly government changes
• Build strong relationships internally and externally

 Skills & Experience

• Degree or qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent expertise
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Strong communication and advanced writing skills
• Knowledge of Parliamentary and Government processes
• Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive material with integrity and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.

Benefits:

• Working for an organisation with a clear social purpose and values led culture
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits that reduces your taxable income
• Monthly rostered days off

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Debra Neil at recruitment@lwb.org.au.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 3rd April 2024.

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA