Administrative Assistant (General)
About The Company
This role supports a dynamic Union committed to representing and advocating for its members while delivering efficient and accessible services to the wider community. Operating across multiple Departments and Divisions, the Union focuses on collaboration, transparency and strong communication to achieve its goals.
Working here means joining a professional, values-driven organisation where teamwork, service excellence and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.
The Work
As an Administrative Assistant (General), you will play a key role in enabling the Union's organising and representative work by keeping information and communication systems running smoothly and efficiently.
- Maintain and support effective information and communication systems across the Union.
- Ensure timely and accurate flow of information to support the work of relevant Departments and Divisions.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support tailored to the needs of the specific Department or Division.
- Liaise with other internal teams to coordinate activities and ensure consistent service delivery.
- Communicate professionally with external stakeholders, including members of the public where applicable.
- Contribute to efficient and effective services that enable the Union to fulfil its representative and organisational commitments.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an organised, detail-oriented administrator who enjoys supporting others and helping systems run smoothly. You bring strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience in administrative or office support, ideally within a complex or multi-department organisation.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage information, documents and communications accurately.
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with colleagues and external contacts.
- Comfortable working across different teams and adapting to the needs of various Departments or Divisions.
- Customer-service orientation, with a commitment to delivering efficient and reliable support.
- Adaptable, proactive and willing to learn new systems and processes as the Union evolves.
The Benefits
By joining the Union as an Administrative Assistant, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contribution to effective service delivery.
- Opportunity to work across different Departments and Divisions, broadening your experience.
- Collaboration with experienced professionals in a mission-driven organisation.
- Exposure to representative and organising work that has a positive impact on members and the public.
- Potential for ongoing skills development in administration, communication and stakeholder engagement.
- A culture that values efficiency, teamwork and high-quality service.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
The Union is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and encourage candidates who share our commitment to fairness, respect and representation to apply. Everyone is valued for the unique perspective they bring to our collective work.
