Data Entry and Administration Officer - LAC

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Data Entry and Administration Officer - LAC. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full time - Maximum-term role (38 hours per week)
• Location: South East Sydney district  (Base location can be negotiated within the Sydney City, Inner West, Sydney East or Sydney South West Area).
• The conditions of employment are governed by the Social Community Home Care & Disability Services Award (SCHCADS) and this position is classified as Level 4.

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

The Society has been commissioned to deliver essential Local Area Coordination (LAC) services as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout in NSW.  The Society’s work in Local Area Coordination involves:

• Assisting individuals, families, carers and communities to access information on the NDIS.
• Providing information to individuals, families and carers to identify their goals, strengths and needs, and plan for their future.
• Supporting individuals, families and carers to identify personal and local community networks to develop necessary supports and solutions to meet their goals and needs.
• Supporting, assisting and consulting with individuals and families accessing the LAC Program in a way that promotes independence, empowerment and involvement.

The Role

We are seeking a highly professional and friendly Data entry Administration Officer to provide efficient support to the local management of Local Area Coordination (LAC) program.

As successful applicant, you will provide a range of administrative support functions. Your role will require flexibility and offer a broad range of diversity. The successful candidate will be responsible for data entry, updating reports and also have very good skills using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Working closely with Data Analyst on collection, processing and reporting of data
• Execute daily reports such as; the number of new people entered into the NDIS inbox, number of reassignments back to NDIA, appointments held and plans sent to NDIA
• Ensuring all relevant data is input, recorded is up to date and accurate in line with the NDIS business system procedure
• Liaise with district staff to reconcile data, identify data and efficiently and systematically process data
• Support the Senior Operations Manager, Data Analyst and other key personnel with the implementation of identified priorities
• Participation in, but not restricted to, staff meetings, planning, activities, work groups and all activities that enhance the team work approach of the LAC program
• Being available regular office hours, Monday to Friday 
• Providing a range of other administrative support functions
• Maintenance of day to day operations of local office sites and resources as needed

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience in data management and processing
• Excellent computer skills and competence
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent MS Excel proficiency
• Well-developed analytic thinking skills
• Ability to organise own workload to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Very good verbal and written communication skills 
• Willingness to work within the philosophy and ethos of the Society
• Experience working with client records/management systems' and demonstrated capabilities in data warehousing is desirable
• Lived experience of disability will be highly regarded.

The full position description is available for this role.

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check.

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected] quoting job number and title. 

Applications close at 11:30 pm on July 31, 2018

Please submit your application attaching your Resume and answering to the Essential Criteria questions provided below and outlined in the attached Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

St Vin cent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Society is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.