Administration Support Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Administration Support Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Brand new facility!
• Work close to home
• Work for an international organisation

About The GEO Group Australia

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW, QLD and VIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with.

For more information about our organisation, visit our website at www.geogroup.com.au

About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is a medium security men’s prison which opened in November 2017 in Ravenhall, Victoria.

Ravenhall will redefine the role of the modern prison. It’s unique design and service model provides an unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration.  If you are motivated to work therapeutically to create successful outcomes for prisoners, Ravenhall is the place for you.

To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here. [link removed]

About the Opportunity

As an Administration Support Officer, you will provide administrative and clerical support to the Ravenhall Correctional Centre team and assist by providing administration support for positions throughout the Centre.

Your primary duties and responsibilities will include:

• Perform clerical duties and provide administrative support as directed by the relevant Senior Manager
• Collect and ensure accuracy of data
• Maintain appropriate records
• Collate and disseminate information
• Prepare Reports as requested.
• Maintain filing and information retrieval systems.
• Attend meetings and take and distribute minutes conducted by the relevant Senior Manager
• Maintain office systems
• Answer and respond or redirect telephone enquiries as required.
• Maintain up-to-date diary and organise meetings and appointments and other ancillary services for the relevant Senior Manager.
• Provide relief for administration positions within the Centre including but not limited to Human Resources (Administration support), Finance & Administration (Switchboard, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Mail), Operations (Visits, Records, Prisoner Property, Prisoner Money), Programs, Industries, Vocational Services, Programs and Rehabilitation & Reintegration services.
• Understand and advise staff in relation to Ravenhall Operating Manual and GEO policies and procedures
• Have a working knowledge of PIMS is preferred
• Any other responsibilities/duties as required

Your Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role you will possess the following:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of office procedures, including ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and provide administrative support to the Ravenhall team within a correctional environment
• Ability to locate, understand and promote understanding of the Ravenhall Operating Manual and Corporate Policies
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of computer applications
• Ability to learn internal databases and other computer systems, and use these with a high degree of accuracy

 For more information about this position, please click here [link removed] to download the position description. To apply scroll to the bottom of this advertisement and complete the application form.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals

Make a real difference – Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply