Administration And Front Desk Officer

Description:

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want; the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need. Our work encompasses every part of our State, from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’s future.

The Opportunity
The Administration and Front Desk Officer is required to undertake duties such as reception, meeting room coordination & preparation, mail distribution, vehicle bookings and courier coordination. The position is required to liaise closely with other areas of the business including the security team, property services and the ground floor concierge.

The reception area caters for external visitors hosted by the Chief Executive, Executive and staff in the Department as well as other South Australian Government agencies located in the building, therefore, the role requires being adaptable and proactive in ensuring a consistent and quality customer service.

About You
We’ re looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about making a difference. To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

• Efficiently handle daily administrative tasks, invoice processing, HR administration, database management/coordination and supporting general office functions.
• Skilled in managing reception functions, including mailbox maintenance.
• Excellent time management skills, and being adaptable to change, and coordinating conflicting priorities.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, then we invite you to apply for this position.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A National Police Check (NPC) which must be renewed every three years.
• A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months. An extension or conversion to an ongoing role will be considered after this period.

Remuneration
ASO3 - $67,589 to $72,033 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Amanda Matthews
Business Manager
Telephone: (08) 7133 2871
Email: Amanda.Matthews@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Administration and Front Desk Officer (ASO3)

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.