Administration Officers

About the Role

The role of the Administration Officer is to support the administration functions of Ruah Community Services including the Karlup Service. The Administration Officers will provide administration and reception support rotating between Ruah Community Services head office and the Karlup Service floor, all located at the new Angela Wright Bennett Centre.

The Karlup Service is a holistic, wraparound service model for women and children to heal and recover from family and domestic violence which will operate from a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in the Perth CBD.

We are recruiting for two full-time Administration Officers to work business hours Monday to Friday.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of high school or Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Experience as a receptionist and office administrator.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service skills including interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work autonomously. 

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Previous work experience in a not for profit or community services organisation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate administration team within in a unique service and state-of-the-art facility.
• A salary aligned with Level 3 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $74,040 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• plus additional $2,650 in entertainment packaging benefits for travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment, parking and more!
• options to use an Everyday Purchase card to make things simple.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate dated within six months or willing to obtain (and International Criminal Check, if applicable)
• Current WA Working with Children Check

How to Apply 

We’d love to hear from you! Please click apply at the top of the page and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining why you are a good fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 23 February 2025.

For further information please contact Suzanne Blyth, General Manager - Family Services, at suzanne.blyth@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.