Administration Officer

About the Opportunity

MCM’s work is focussed on supporting people to take charge of their own lives and participate fully in community life. MCM Group’s service profile includes: Children, Youth, Adult and Family; Disability; Employment, Education and Training; Homelessness; Housing; and Palliative Care. 

Living Learning is a project initially funded through the Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage program with the Victorian Government. Living Learning works with young people who are persistently not in employment education or training (NEET) and who experience mental health conditions. Through the supports offered by Living Learning (mental health supports, Key Worker supports and specialist education supports) the aim of the program is to re-engage young people into Hester Hornbrook, to stabilise their mental health and work with them to achieve positive pathways in their lives. The project outcomes are measured by assessing various cost savings for government and education and health success for the young people.

The Administration Assistant supports the Living Learning program to ensure the provision of high level administrative and reporting support to the leadership and program teams.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Provide effective administrative support to ensure efficient operation within service areas.
• Assist with the organisation of Living Learning programs, excursions and camps.
• Maintain administration systems, including diaries, records, mail, finance reporting and archiving of records, ordering and monitoring of stationery and kitchen supplies.
• Support to prepare for meetings and events, including coordination of attendees, preparing agendas and record of minutes, as required.
• Gather data and prepare reports for more detailed analysis by senior managers

Benefits of working with MCM include:

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

Essential:

• Empathetic and positive approach to the people we support and their needs
• 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.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to exercise initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage competing demands. 
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude. 
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in the Microsoft suite of programs, ability to use electronic recording systems and data management tools.
• Stable home internet connection to support the ability to work from home.

Screening Criteria:

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

Applications for this role will close on 28th April 2025 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.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, 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.