Administration Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW is seeking an efficient, enthusiastic individual to provide administration support for NCC staff and executive. The Administration Officer will work closely with our fundraiser, offsite bookkeeper and IT consultant, and will be responsible for supervising a small team of administration volunteers. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 24 June 2011.

Administration Officer
Part-time position (4 days/week)
Location: Level 2, 5 Wilson Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Contract period: Permanent
Salary: $45,000 pa pro rata plus superannuation
Reports to Chief Executive Officer

Scope of position

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is the peak conservation group for NSW, representing more than 100 community environment groups across the state.

The Administration Officer will work closely with our fundraiser, offsite bookkeeper and IT consultant, and will be responsible for supervising a small team of administration volunteers.

Reporting

The Administration Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• general reception duties, with an ongoing team of volunteers
• process cash, cheque and credit card payments, including donations
• send receipts to donors and process monthly donations
• maintain database records and supervise data entry volunteers
• assist and advise staff with IT, website and office equipment issues as required
• assist with recruitment and induction of staff and volunteers
• troubleshoot IT and equipment issues within the office
• assist with website administration and maintenance
• document administrative procedures and policies
• other general administrative duties as required.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia. Applicants must address both the essential and desirable selection criteria in their application:

Key Selection Criteria:

Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia and must be able to work in the NCC office in Newtown.

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple administrative tasks in an efficient and timely manner
• Experience working in a busy office and in handling petty cash and banking duties
• Experience with issuing receipts and raising invoices
• General IT skills, including experience with databases, email administration and office networks
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with online payment systems, web content management systems and web hosting
• Advanced IT skills, including database management and network administration.

How to apply:

To apply, please email the following documents to ncc@nccnsw.org.au by 5.00pm, Friday 24 June 2011:

1.    a cover letter addressing the selection criteria
2.    your curriculum vitae, including contact details for two referees.

For more information, please contact Shaun Gilchrist or Tonia Tschanz on 02 9516 1488.