Administration Officer

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to work in an innovation project with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Living Learning is a program designed to support young people who have been dis-engaged form education and are experiencing mental health conditions. The program delivers a range of supports, including case coordination, clinical therapeutic interventions, education interventions and outdoor adventure experiences.

The Administration Officer supports the Living Learning program to ensure the provision of high level administrative and reporting support to the leadership and program teams. The position will be based at the South Melbourne office, with occasional travel to other MCM and Hester Hornbrook sites.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Can work alongside educators, allied health workers and youth workers to assist with the delivery of the program.
• Is excited about working in a multi-disciplinary team to find innovative new ways of working.
• has demonstrated experience in providing administration supports in a social services setting.
• Has excellent organisational and administration skills.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Proven experience in providing administrative support to teams, including experience with clients with complex presentations and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to travel to other offices within MCM and Hester Hornbrook’s portfolio.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with ability to complete tasks with pressing timeframes.

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 24th November 2024 or applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.

Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email: recruitment@mcm.org.au

About MCM

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.  

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.