Administration Officer

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  • Acting role, fixed term contract (6 months) with possibility of extension

  • Part time, 30 hours a week. Flexible work arrangements may be considered

  • Bunbury

About Us

South West NRM is a not-for-profit organisation and Australian Registered Charity with a mission to build healthy and productive ecosystems in South West, Western Australia.

We do this by working with a wide network of partners to undertake on-ground works, research, education, behaviour change and engagement. We are a small team and pride ourselves on exceptional project management, with many delivery partners, including land managers, government, corporates and industry bodies, universities, First Nations, and community groups.

South West NRM is also an Incorporated Association with 11 member organisations.

South West NRM delivers sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

Operating in a recognised global biodiversity hotspot, the South West of WA, we have an intimate knowledge of our local area and extensive natural resource management expertise. We run projects that enhance the natural environment and support the dual objectives of the agricultural industry, increasing both farm sustainability and profitability.

Why work for us?

We’re an inquisitive bunch, with big ambition to deliver game-changing solutions to environmental issues – and we’re purposefully agile and creative to make sure we get there! Working in a scientific discipline we also remain objective and respectful in everything we do. We love getting out there and interacting with our many stakeholders – so the opportunity to learn and influence is great, and it makes for the collaboration that underpins our success.

At South West NRM you will both support and feel supported. You’ll be empowered to innovate, communicate and achieve great outcomes for yourself, the organisation and our environmental purpose. We’ll provide you with training and development, flexible hours and the opportunity to spend two days per week working from home.

South West NRM encourages diverse candidates to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds and maintains an equal opportunity policy in assessing all applications for any advertised position and provides a smoke free work environment.

The Role

The Administration Officer supports the Administration Manager to deliver the administration of systems, management of assets, reception, records management, information technology and other office duties and processes.

Key responsibilities

  • Meeting scheduling and preparation, agenda creation and minute taking

  • Information technology liaison and support, file management and maintenance, internal SharePoint management and document control

  • Fleet Vehicle administration and asset management

  • Record keeping, training schedule and new starter set up support

  • Finance Support – Credit Card reconciliation, supplier payment, Invoicing, Purchase order creation

  • Insurance policy and claims management

  • General Office duties including stationery supplies, equipment orders, catering, event planning, mail collection and ad hoc admin support requests from operational staff.

For a full list of essential duties and selection criteria, view the Position Description via the button below.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a person with:

  • 2 years’ minimum administration experience

  • Experience with Microsoft suite

  • General finance/bookkeeping experience

  • Experience supporting a team

  • Meeting agenda and minute taking experience

  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

What’s on offer

  • This is an Acting Role with a 6-month contract and possibility of extension.
  • Part-time, 30 hours per week.

How to apply

Visit the link below for full Position Description.

To apply for this role, please send a CV and written application of no more than two pages addressing how you meet the requirements of the role to Jodie Rowell, [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as received and interviews scheduled accordingly. 

Applications close 5pm Monday 17th April 2025

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