Administration Officer OC Connections location Melbourne.

OC Connections is seeking a motivated and experienced Administration Officer to join our friendly team. This is a job share role working two days a week, Thursday and Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

The Company OC Connections is a specialised disability support provider working with people living with disability. We create opportunities and provide expert support for people living with disability to live the life they choose, within communities that value who they are. OC Connections has been providing services to people with an intellectual disability since 1950. We advocate for ‘my life, my choice’ and provide rewarding opportunities that support people to achieve this.

The role the Administration Officer is responsible for all front reception duties and administration support to ensure the smooth running of our corporate head office, under the direction of the Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

Key responsibilities providing friendly and timely customer service in response to participants, families, visitors and staff - phone, email and in person. General office administration including assisting with mail outs, purchasing stationary and consumables and managing petty cash. Managing vehicle administration including coordination of servicing, insurance claims, organising repairs and issuing of keys and authorised use.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the reception area including monitor visitor access, controlling inventory of facilities including provision of security passes and keys as required. Management of Holiday House including coordination of bookings and liaison with guests and House Manager. Assist with registration and coordination of events. Maintaining, developing, and updating OCC Intranet, spreadsheets & client database systems. Manage petty cash and balance with receipts.

Key Selection criteria previous experience in administrative support or customer service environment. Previous experience in the disability or similar industry desirable. Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders by telephone, email and face to face.

Excellent computer skills. Great organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and balance priorities and conflicting deadlines. High level organisational skills and the ability. Willingness to work effectively and independently in a team environment. Sound problem solving skills, Initiative and a can-do attitude.

Our values so that we can provide participants with choices they value, we create meaningful opportunities that bring direction and purpose to their lives and enable individuals to achieve lifelong goals and dreams. Our core values that enable us to truly make a difference are choice, opportunity, respect, equality.

In return for your skills and enthusiastic commitment you will have an opportunity to work with an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of more than 500 adults in Day Support, Community Living and Support Coordination. We offer flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and work within a team of friendly and supportive people who share your values.