Administration Support

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes

Are you an organised, proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love keeping things running smoothly, supporting teams, and making a real difference through your work? At The Salvation Army, we're looking for an Administration Support to join our Mission Portfolio Operations Team. You'll play a vital part in supporting programs, services, and initiatives that help strengthen communities and transform lives across Australia.

About the role

As our Administration Support, you'll be the backbone of day-to-day operations, providing comprehensive administrative support across the Mission Portfolio. From coordinating meetings and events to managing correspondence, finance administration, onboarding activities, and office operations, you'll ensure our teams have everything they need to succeed.

No two days will be the same, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and delivering exceptional support.

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, this is a permanent full-time position, (permanent part-time negotiable at 0.8 FTE), based on-site at the Territorial Support Office in Blackburn, VIC.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 2.

How you will make an impact

• Coordinate meetings, events, travel arrangements, and accommodation bookings
• Prepare professional correspondence, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes
• Support finance processes including invoice management, reimbursements, and data entry
• Assist with onboarding new team members and maintaining office resources
• Manage databases, records, reporting, newsletters, and general administration activities
• Build strong relationships across teams while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all aspects of your work

What you will bring

• Certificate III in Business Administration (desirable) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in administration, office coordination, or business support
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and various business systems
• A collaborative and positive approach to working with others
• The ability to proactively solve problems and adapt to changing priorities
• A current VIC Employee Working with Children Check

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employees a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

How to apply

If you're an organised, people-focused administrator who enjoys making a difference through exceptional support, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.