Administration Officer, Autism Queensland, Mackay & Coalfields, provides specialised education, therapy and support services for people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families.

About the Role: This role within the Early AQtion Centre at AQ Mackay team will provide administrative support in a variety of functions to a team consisting of a Team Leader, Teachers, Teacher Aides, and may also assist Allied Health Professionals.

This position is offered on a part-time basis at 3 days per week (flexible), until mid-December 2019. Business hours are approximately 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Key Responsibilities include: Provide reception for the EarlyAQtion centre and respond to in-person, telephone, email and written enquiries and prepare correspondence as required. Support families with service enrolments including assisting families with web portal registration (iParent Portal) and completion of the online wait list form. Liaise with the Manager and Director regarding potential enrolments and follow up with families to convert enquiries to enrolments

Process financial transactions including issuing receipts, statements, entering payments and banking. Regularly advise the Manager of non-payment of fees so that appropriate action can be taken. Prepare and maintain accurate attendance records for children and generate child data reports as required. Update and maintain filing and archiving systems including staff registers. Acknowledge all Kidsoft reminders, notifications and exit all children at the end of the year. Provide day to day administrative support to the EarlyAQtion Manager/Director. Contribute as a member of the organisation-wide administration team, collaborating on administrative process improvement projects and providing support as required by the Manager Corporate Projects & Support.

Skills & Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative role. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and numeracy skills. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Proven time management skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness with attention to detail in all work undertaken. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new software applications. Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the employee to hold and maintain at their own expense, a current Criminal History Screening Card/s or relevant Exemption Card (Blue and Yellow Cards).

Highly-regarded: Certificate IV qualification in Business Administration. Experience using Kidsoft, iPortaal. Experience working with children with ASD. Experience working in a child care centre. Database experience. Culture & Benefits. Autism Queensland is an inspiring, caring and fun place to work with supportive, passionate and friendly colleagues and leaders who value your contribution and share your commitment to achieving work-life balance. Your work will be both challenging and rewarding and you will find scope and support for personal as well as professional development.  You'll also enjoy the financial benefits of our generous salary sacrificing program!

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply asap! Your application should include: a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role; a current CV / resume with contact details of at least two referees (who will only be contacted with your explicit consent following interview)

 

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E. admin@autismqld.com.au