Aso3 Administration Support Officer - Qualifications & …, Adelaide

**Teachers Registration Board** **Job reference**: 658123 **Location**: 5000
- ADELAIDE **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Teachers Registration Board**: The Teachers Registration Board (the TRB) is established under the _Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004_ (the Act) and the _Teachers Registration and Standards Regulations 2021_ to regulate the teaching profession. The object of the Act is, in the public interest, to maintain a teacher registration system and professional standards for teachers to ensure its members are competent, fit and proper to have the care of children.

The TRB employs its own staff and is a public sector agency under the _Public Sector Act 2009_. The _South Australian Public Sector Salaried Employees Interim Award_ and the _South Australian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2021_ governs the employment conditions of the Board.

The TRB will uphold public sector values through its decisions, actions and interactions. In addition, we are committed to our values:

- Collaboration: We collaborate in our work practices. We effect partnerships with teachers, Initial Teacher Education providers and the community to enable teachers to thrive, now and into the future.
- Innovation: We balance chance and risk in the pursuit of continual improvement.
- Integrity: We are accountable by demonstrating ethical conduct and honesty.
- Transparency: We ensure information and accurate communication is delivered in a timely manner.

The TRB makes decisions that comply with legislation, are ethical and are consistent with approved policy and procedure. The TRB is a self-funded statutory authority where financial planning, management and accountability of Teacher registration fees enables delivery of a broad range of agency functions.

**Role Description**

The Administration Support Officer
- Qualifications and Admissions provides high-level administrative support, particularly in relation to hearings, overseas qualification assessments and Admissions Sub-Committee meetings to assist Teachers wishing to register in South Australia, or renew their registration.

This role is offered at part time (0.4FTE), at the ASO3 Level and for a short-term contract of 12 months
- located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD.

**Role Summary**

The Administration Support Officer
- Qualifications and Admissions is accountable to the Manager, Registration for:

- Supporting, when directed, the Registration team across a range of registration day-to-day operations, focusing on general administrative tasks as required.
- Maintaining effective procedures to ensure the TRB meets whole-of-government and agency standards, legislative and best practice requirements.
- Contributing to the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices within the TRB.

**Selection Criteria**

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills that result in effective and appropriate verbal and written communication with a range of people, including those from non-English speaking backgrounds.
- Ability to prepare pro-forma documentation under limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, flexible, reliable and enthusiastic and exercise confidence, sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential matters and difficult clients.

Organisational Skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently with limited supervision and in a team to achieve agree objectives.
- Ability to work as part of a team harmoniously and effectively transfer knowledge to colleagues at all levels.
- Contributes to a culture of respect and high ethical standards.

Technical Skills
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information/data with respect and confidentiality, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Proven ability to work effectively prioritising volumes of work and completing tasks within agreed timeframes.
- Experience in the delivery of administrative services to internal and external customers.
- Experience with managing databases in a business environment.

Continuous Improvement and Organisational Safety
- Seek opportunities to improve organisational processes by contributing to improvement initiatives, embracing change, fostering high level customer service, and participating in professional development opportunities.
- A sound understanding of policies and principles relating to equal employment opportunity programs and work health and safety.

**Application Instructions**

To be considered for an interview, applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae/resume and a cover letter addressing the essential minimum requirements as outlined in the role description (maximum two pages).

Please also complete and submit the _TRB Application Cover Sheet_ and the _Pre-Employment Declaration_ (see attachments).

**Special Conditions**: The successful applicant will be required to complete a Working with Children C Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzpz1