Administration Officer-Box Hill (Flexible-Hybrid) The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
THE ROLE
After Hours Services, Secure Care Services and Hurstbridge Farm are specialist statewide services.
• After hours is a state-wide after-hours emergency service that receives reports (new reports, as well as concerns for existing child protection clients) about children who are considered to be at immediate risk and require urgent after hours service.
• Secure Care Services provide two 6-bed gender-specific residential units that are staffed on a rostered 24-hour 'stand up' model. Secure Care is part of a continuum of strengthened care and protection services for child protection clients (generally aged 10 to 17 years) who are at a substantial and immediate risk of harm.
• Hurstbridge Farm has two residential houses, an onsite school, administrative offices, farm equipment sheds and an independent living unit. The houses can accommodate up to six young people with the eligible age range for program entry being from 10 - 14 years of age.
The administration officer is responsible for supporting After Hours, Hurstbridge Farm and Secure Care Services Branch and the services within the Branch, by providing a full range of administrative and operational support functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
• Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes and corporate information systems such as records management, financial information, fleet management, client payments and ministerial correspondence.
• Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.
• Provide support and assistance in the presentation of meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, catering, agendas, taking minutes and follow-up actions and making travel and accommodation arrangements.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
