Admin assistant
SunAssist Volunteer Helpers Inc.

A fantastic Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) as an Administration Assistant is available at Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc. one of the leading community service providers in the Sunraysia and surrounding areas.

Develop your communication, information technology and organisation skills in a busy community service organisation. This placement will give you the chance to experience many aspects of business services including administration tasks in a community services organisation whilst making a contribution to the day-to-day operation and functions of a growing community service organisation.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VET subject in Business to gain skills and experience.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc. your next phone call to find out more.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will gain a greater understanding of tasks required in a busy community services provider in Business Administration assisting in the day to day work activities at organisation. The student will work alongside qualified staff under supervision and volunteers.

The student will assist with tasks and duties that include:
Greeting clients, volunteers, staff, customers and community members.
Answering phones
Incoming and outgoing mail
completing forms
Produce simple documents
Observe petty cash reconciliation
Assist with completion of the stationery/supplies
Assist with minutes of a staff meetings
File and retrieve documents
Use office equipment
Identify OH & S policy and procedures for the workplace
Make tea and coffee
Clean and tidy work areas

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Business Services - Administration Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Business.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Business Services - Administration Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented, clean and hygienic at all times.
• Neat casual business attire is required.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes.
• Please do not wear clothing which others may find offensive.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business