Positions Vacant

Part-time Finance Administration Assistant

Flexible working environment.
Based in our Little Bay office – 2-3 Days per week.
Salary Packaging options available.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation whose vision is to provide a society without barriers for people with a spinal cord injury. We achieve this through constant innovation which creates independence and unlimited opportunity for people living with spinal cord injury.

Reporting directly to the Finance Team Leader, the Finance Administration Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Finance team and other departments, such as:

General HR duties.
Provide backup for Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, payroll.
General Ledger reconciliations.
General filing and administrative duties.

Essential Criteria:

Excellent computer literacy including strong skills in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
Knowledge of Payroll and Accounting software.
Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, scanner, photocopier etc).
Good verbal and written skills.
Office administration experience.

Desired Criteria:

Basic bookkeeping or payroll experience.
Experience in the Community Sector would be highly regarded, though not essential.

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Closing date: Friday 2^nd March 2012.

Regional Support Officer

Do you want to make a REAL difference in people lives?
Wollongong based
Attractive salary with fringe benefit packaging

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia has been providing accommodation, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities since 1967. Our services encompass all of life, from hospital, to home, to workplace in particular workplace injury prevention; developing and delivering programs to educate, support and care for the wellbeing of the Australian community.

SCI Australia requires a full-time Regional Support Officer based out of their Wollongong office.

You must be an exceptional communicator with an energetic personality and a can do attitude. You also must have the ability to find new and innovative ways to engage our clients.

Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, the primary role of the Regional Support Officer is to:

Provide support to our clients.
Advocate on individual matters.
Build and maintain positive government relations at all levels.

Essential Criteria:

Experience in the Community Sector would be highly regarded.
A positive outlook in terms of the opportunities available to people with a high level physical disability.
A strong desire to support others through difficult issues.
Discretion in dealing with the personal affairs of others.
Understanding of and commitment to client centred service delivery.
Commitment to principles of the NSW Disability Service Standards.
Knowledge of software applications.
A demonstrated high level of written and oral communications skills.
Proven record in achieving/meeting and maintaining set targets.
Organisational and time management skills of a high standard.
Proven ability in managing competing priorities.
Excellent computer skills.
Demonstrated experience in the provision of community services and dealing with Government departments.
Skilled and professional who is a highly energetic, achievement oriented person with exceptional leadership, communication, people and management skills.
Proven ability to relate to key stakeholders including the organisation’s members, government and private sector funding organisations, other service providers and partners.

Desirable Criteria:

Knowledge of the physical disability (including SCI) area would be advantageous.
Previous advocacy successes whether own or if advocating for another person.
Previous established networks of contacts that are in positions that can benefit an advocacy agenda.
An understanding of some of the pathways needed to successfully resolve systemic and individual issues.
Current drivers licence.
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

SCI Australia is an EEO employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply.

To apply, please forward a letter of application and resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Alternatively you may mail your application to the:

Personnel Manager
PO Box 397
Matraville NSW 2036

All applications are treated with the upmost confidentiality.

Closing date: Friday 2nd March 2012.

Administration Officer - Data Analysis and Mapping

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
Full-time or part-time (between 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week)
Based in our Little Bay office – work close to home!
Salary Packaging available including quarterly bonuses!

Reporting directly to the Manager, Geo & Data, the Administration Officer (Data Analysis and Mapping) is primarily responsible for accurately reading and interpreting written reports and coding and entering the information into a database. The person will also be responsible for reading and interpreting maps. Appropriate training in all aspects of the job will be provided to the successful applicant.

Essential Criteria:

Ability to accurately read and interpret written reports
Ability to understand and identify specific locations on maps
Strong administrative skills
Good computer skills
Sound written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of NSW road rules
Ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Understanding of OH&S and EEO principles

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the use of databases and/or GIS software programs
Experience in assisting staff members with a physical disability

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Closing date: 17th February, 2012.

Peer Support Project Officer (Temp to Perm)

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a leading not-for-profit organisation whose vision is to provide a society without barriers for people with a spinal cord injury. We achieve this through constant innovation which creates independence and unlimited opportunity for people living with spinal cord injury.

Within our Little Bay office, an exciting position has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Project Officer to join our team. They will manage the administrative responsibilities for projects and operations on behalf of the departmental managers, conduct key project research and follow-up for several functional departments and be involved in providing active peer support to our hospital and community based clients, helping them to identify goals that will lead to meaningful outcomes. We are only seeking the best for this position, someone who can repeatedly deliver results and provide seamless support whilst retaining confidentiality at all times. You will thrive on a challenge, have the ability to balance multiple tasks at any one time and be able to keep up with very dynamic colleagues.

Essential Criteria:

Must have personal experience of a spinal cord injury
Able to conduct research and write reports independently
Willingness to facilitate education sessions and workshops in a range of community settings
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated high level organisational skills including planning and managing a range of tasks within limited and set timeframes
Attention to detail to allow for the preparation of documents, accurate data collection and entry and management of electronic and paper files
Self motivated and reliable with an ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Demonstrated computer literacy particularly in the use of the Microsoft Office programs
Prior experience and/or appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to a management and research position

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in service provision to people with a physical disability or community support

Closing date is Friday the 24th of February 2012.

To apply, please forward a letter of application and resume to Nicole Bechaz - General Manager, Transitional Services via email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Field Appeals Collectors

Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you like to work outdoors?

Do you want to make a REAL difference?

This is a great opportunity to assist our Field Appeals department. We are looking for community minded people to collect door to door on behalf of our organisation. Immediate start, flexible hours and uniform’s provided. Paid on commission.

For more information please phone Michelle or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teamsafe Ambassadors - Casual

Our injury prevention program Teamsafe, is delivered to major companies in construction, aviation and mining. It is a peer-to-peer talk to audiences 20 to 200 at anytime. If you have had a workplace accident or travel to work - you could prevent other injuries happening.

For the team of ambassadors, we offer professional development, coaching and mentoring back to work in an environment which is challenging and highly rewarding. It provides the skills to return to work and network in the OHS sector.

Take a look at the Teamsafe page for more information www.scia.org.au/injury-prevention-teamsafe

Your story can make a real difference to changing workers attitudes towards their safety and save a life. Please send us your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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