Parenting Research Centre - Raising Children Well

Benefits of working for PRC

The Parenting Research Centre recognises the importance of supporting its employees to achieve a positive work/life balance. We believe that a happy and healthy workforce is a more productive workforce.

We have developed the following flexible working arrangements to help staff achieve a positive work/life balance:

a fully mobile ‘work anywhere’ option with an individual laptop and work mobile phone (depending on job requirements)
work at home options (depending on job requirements)
part time employment and job share
24 hour access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
5 weeks leave each year made up of 4 weeks annual leave attracting 17.5% loading and one week company leave (days set by PRC each year)
flexible annual leave, including capacity to buy ‘additional’ leave
10 days personal leave, incorporating sick leave, carers leave and time to participate in preschool/school activities or address pressing personal or family matters
paid maternity leave of 18 weeks (available after 12 months continuous service and leave is paid at the minimum award rate)
2 weeks paid parental leave (available after 12 months continuous service and leave is paid at the minimum award rate)
community services leave.

We also offer the following benefits:

competitive salaries
professional development opportunities and career pathways
onsite access to annual flu vaccinations
garaged bike racks
a public transport travel scheme
a reward and recognition program
a wonderful work environment

... and most importantly an opportunity to make a difference!

Administration Officer

$46,065, plus 9% superannuation + 5 weeks leave
Busy and challenging role
Join a dynamic and progressive organisation
East Melbourne location

The Administration Officer is a pivotal position, acting as a central administrative, information management and communication point for the project team and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for providing secretarial support to the Program Manager and administrative support to the project team, as well as contributing to organisation - wide administration projects.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client focus and the ability to relate to people at all levels. Administration experience with proven time management and organisational skills including the ability to complete multiple tasks within strict timelines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy are essential. High levels of computer literacy particularly MS Office (prefer 2007) and email usage are essential.

Enquiries to be directed to Naomi Hackworth, Senior Research Fellow/Program Manager or phone 03 9417 0755.

Applications should contain a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume addressed to Trudi Collins in Human Resources by COB Friday, 17 September 2010.