Administration Officer

Administration Officer (Volunteers) Join to apply for the Administration Officer (Volunteers) role at Kingston City Council. About The Team AccessCare provides community care that supports older people, people with disabilities, and those with complex needs or at risk of homelessness, helping them to live safely and independently at home. Funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, we deliver services across Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington, and Port Phillip. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and organised professional to join our team as an Administration Officer supporting the Team Leader Community Support. This role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth operation of our volunteer programmes, including Delivered Meals, Social Engagement and Volunteer Transport, which are vital in connecting our clients with the support they need. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for prospective volunteers and provide clear, helpful information Monitor and maintain compliance requirements for our valued volunteers Support volunteer recruitment, training, and development activities Manage records and data entry through the Carelink+ system Assist in coordinating meetings, communication, and engagement initiatives for volunteers Respond to volunteer queries and ensure they feel supported and informed Your Skills And Experience Proven administrative experience, including strong computer literacy and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain accurate records Previous experience working with volunteers or supporting community programmes (desirable) A genuine passion for improving the lives of others in the community Compensation and Work Hours Part‑time permanent role, 22.8 hours per week (0.6 FTE) flexible across 4 days Band 4: $74,303 – $79,054 (dependent on experience) plus superannuation Location: Mentone Benefits Flexible work hours Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary Learning and development opportunities Access to accrued day off every four weeks (full‑time employees only) Salary packaging Purchase leave options Career development opportunities Study/development assistance Discounted gym memberships 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Social club events Close to public transport Free site parking How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. We do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies. Contact For any inquiries about the position, please contact Caroline Perry, Team Leader Community Support at Equal Opportunity Statement Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at Legal Statements & EEO Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child‑safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Administrative Industry Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr