About the Role
📍 Midthong Muru Gunyah | Bomaderry,
NSW
💲 Social, Community, Home Care and
Disability Services Award | Level 4
🕒 Full Time | 35 hours per week
Waminda is seeking a passionate and organised Administration
Officer to support the administrative operations of Miyanga Mirriral Nanga-Mai Gunyah, Waminda’s
Residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Rehabilitation Service.
This position
will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning
of the service by providing high-quality administrative, operational and office
support. The Administration Officer will work closely with staff, clients and
stakeholders, maintaining effective systems, records and communication
processes that support culturally safe and responsive service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a
community-led, strengths-based service that supports Aboriginal women, children
and families on their healing and recovery journeys.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will:
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Administrative &
Operational Support: provide day-to-day admin support, manage communications, coordinate
logistics, maintain records, and ensure smooth office operations
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Team & Service Support: assist team members and collaborate
across programs to support service delivery, community outreach, and a
safe, welcoming environment
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Compliance &
Accountability: ensure
accurate record-keeping, meet reporting requirements, follow guidelines,
and support audits, quality management, and compliance activities
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Continuous Improvement &
Development: contribute
to process improvements, participate in training and meetings, engage in
professional development, and support quality improvements initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Identify
as a Female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (genuine occupational
requirement)
- Certificate
IV or higher qualification in Business Administration or a related field,
or a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar administrative role
- Strong organisational skills
with the ability to manage priorities, work independently, and show
initiative
- Current
NSW/ACT Driver Licence
- Ability
to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing
competing priorities.
- Ability
to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when handling
sensitive information
- Proficient
computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and
Outlook) and the ability to learn new systems and databases.
Desirable
- Experience
working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation setting
- Knowledge
of Alcohol and Other Drugs services and programs
- Lived
experience is valued and may be helpful in this role.
What We Offer
At Waminda, we value our people and recognise the importance
of supporting both personal wellbeing and professional growth. We offer
above-award remuneration, generous salary packaging benefits, paid wellbeing
leave, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including
clinical and cultural supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
support.
You will be part of a supportive and culturally safe
workplace that values collaboration, respect and community connection.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an Aboriginal
Community Controlled Organisation that is creating positive change and
strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal women, children, families and communities
across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
Why Join Waminda
Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Welfare Aboriginal
Corporation is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation dedicated
to improving the health, wellbeing and empowerment of Aboriginal women and
their families.
We have delivered culturally safe, holistic and
community-led services that support healing, connection and self-determination.
Our work is grounded in Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, and guided
by strong community relationships and cultural values.
By joining Waminda, you will become part of a passionate and
dedicated team committed to creating meaningful change and strengthening
outcomes for Aboriginal communities across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via Employment Hero, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Applications for this position will close on Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
If you would like further information on this position, please reach out to peopleandculture@waminda.org.au.
