V- Admin Assistant

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

The Administration Assistant provides administrative support to the Tax Accountant and broader team. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in a professional office environment, particularly in taxation, accounting or finance.

It would suit a student seeking hands-on experience, or someone who wishes to contribute their skills and give back to the community.

A commitment of 1-2 days per week is required. The role offers an opportunity to learn from an experienced Tax Accountant while supporting a range of administrative activities that may vary from week to week.

Key responsibilities

Assist with preparing correspondence and other documentation.

Support tax-related administrative activities as required.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Monitor and respond to emails as required.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, Outlook)

Basic tax knowledge or an interest in taxation is required.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Ability to learn new systems and processes.

Good written communication skills.

Professional approach to confidentiality and compliance requirements.

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

As this role involves dealing with confidential information, it requires a Police Check

Time Required & Commitment

As agreed with manager

Development opportunities with this role

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to continue to develop skills and build experience in administration, use of systems and software, reporting and some volunteer engagement activities. Additionally, there will be access to a range of training opportunities and insight to the work of a large not-for-profit religious organisation with expressions in many different areas of society.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.