Based in Carlton South, the Australian Services Union Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities and Services Branch is seeking to appoint an administrative officer to support the Branch’s legal team and general office administration as directed.

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Computer skills including MS Office Suite & ability to learn ASU specific applications.
• Fair written and oral communication skills and the ability to use communication and information systems and to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to develop a high level attention to detail, administrative and organisational skills.
• Completion of introductory courses, relevant to the position would be desirable.
• Workplace experience and/or on the job knowledge.
• A basic background in clerical and administration duties.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Ability to perform work within specified timelines.
• The capacity to develop the ability to appropriately and sensitively deal with confidential information.
• Ability to adjust work practices to meet the needs of the union and its members.
• Have knowledge or ability to learn and use competently programs currently in use by the branch and any further programs that may be installed in the future.
• Data entry skills, and prepared to become multi skilled across a range of administration functions in general.
• Fair written and oral communication skills and a sound knowledge of computers, including the ability to use basic word and excel.
• Customer service skills with members, employers and the general public.

SALARY:

Salary range of $62,000 - $67,000 depending on level of experience.

About us:

The Australian Services Union Authorities & Services Branch covers Victoria and Tasmania. Our members hail from diverse industries including local government, social and community services, water, energy, transport, shipping, travel, info tech and exclusive to Tasmania – airlines and clerical/administration.

We are growing membership and building strength through working with members in their workplaces, in their industries and within their professions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The successful applicant will need to enjoy working as part of a team and support the principles of trade unionism.

Further information: Scott Shepherd, Legal and Governance Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Legal Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.