Support Officer, 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.  As the Support Officer for the Office of Ministerial Correspondence, you will be instrumental in providing coordination, communication, administrative and project support to our General Counsel. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient diary management, managing internal and external correspondence, and supporting reporting will be crucial to our team's success.

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

• Provide efficient diary management for the General Counsel, organising meetings with stakeholders
• Assist with general administration tasks and support the team as required
• Prepare high-quality documents, reports, letters, and submissions
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and reconcile monthly expenses
• Plan and coordinate internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
• Ensure the General Counsel is prepared for meetings, workshops and events
• Review and respond to incoming correspondence on behalf of the General Counsel
• Analyse information to support the General Counsel in their role
• Coordinate required reporting and provide insights and analysis
• Monitor and report progress towards organisational risk mitigations
• Support the management of project work that aligns with strategic objectives
• Provide secretarial support to projects led by the General Counsel

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in business, management or relevant field experience
• Experience supporting senior leaders and building relationships with stakeholders
• Strong research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other analytic tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

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