Admin assistant
DHM Partners

At DHM Partners we consider ourselves as being at the forefront of our industry, providing a range of professional services and advice across the Accounting and Finance spectrum. We use the latest technology and systems to ensure you are provided with up-to-date, best practice advice by professionals that you can talk to.

DHM Partners are committed to forming close partnerships with our clients, enabling us to understand your unique situation and customise the assistance we provide to suit your requirements. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our hardworking team and the exceptional service we offer.

DHM Partners have an exciting Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) in Business Services as a Business Services Assistant. The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student interested in a Business Services career in administration, human resources, accounting or financial planning.

Work placement Location: DHM Partners, 164 Lime Avenue, Mildura.

This is a great opportunity for a student looking to gain knowledge in the Business Services Industry. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers 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

The student will undertake duties as part of a professional and hardworking team. The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified staff. The student will be responsible for customer contact and usually is the first ‘point of call’. This may require general feedback to an inquiry regarding the services provided. The student will complete Business Services duties for administration, human resources, accounting and financial planning departments. The student will work under direct supervision of the department Officer in Charge.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Contribute to health and safety of self and others.
• Deliver a service to customers.
• Work effectively in a business environment.
• Process and maintain workplace information.
• Handle mail.
• Communicate in the workplace.
• Produce simple word-processed documents.
• Create and use spreadsheets.
• Communicate electronically.
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
• Organise and complete daily work activities.
• Process financial transactions including money handling and extract interim reports.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards the Business Services Industry as a Business Services Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE placement to develop skills learned from their secondary school subjects relating to Business Services.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Business Services Industry as a Business Services 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.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in a neat and hygienic manner in the following work attire;
• Neat professional attire with full length work pants.
• Enclosed footwear, flat and non-slip.

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/.