Position vacant: Administration Assistant

  • Permanent, Full-time
  • Ultimo, NSW

The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Administrative Assistant to provide support to a team of Union Organisers. The successful applicant will work to support the team in the conduct of campaigns and will be required to adapt to changing priorities of work as they emerge.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

  • Support a team of union organisers in their work
  • Perform varied administrative duties
  • Answer phones and take messages
  • Organise meetings – book venues and arrange catering
  • Book school visits and organise kits for school visits
  • Make travel and accommodation bookings
  • Relieve reception and switchboard duties
  • Assist with meeting room set-up
  • Photocopying, collating documents
  • Other duties as directed

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Understanding of the principles underpinning the Union’s work
  • Successful experience in a similar administrative role
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with members, employers, etc.
  • Effective organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team 

CONDITIONS:

  • 35-hour week
  • 9am to 5pm
  • $69,000 – $84,500, plus 12.5% Superannuation
  • Job posted on: 29th Feb 2024
  • Applications close: 5:00 PM AEDT, 14th Mar 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Email: ieu@ieu.asn.au using the subject line: Administration Assistant

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