Job Description

At Big Brown House the work we do supports children and young people to feel safe, stable and supported. Our administration team plays a big part in making that possible.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Administration Officer to join our friendly team in Stockton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in administration and who is eager to learn, develop new skills and build a career in a professional office environment.
If you have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

About Big Brown House

Big Brown House (BBH) is a community-based organisation focused on providing holistic family support and child protection. As a provider of choice across NSW, Big Brown House supports Children and Young People in the community with Emergency Care, Support Services, Forster Care and Respite.
Big Brown House is an accredited Out of Home Care Provider, providing a range of services to support safe, stable and nurturing homes, for children and young people who are vulnerable, so they can reach their full potential.

About You

You don’t need to know everything. We would love to hear from you if you’re someone who:

• Takes initiative and enjoys getting things done
• Likes organising lots of moving parts
• Is comfortable juggling different priorities
• Enjoys practical problem solving
• Adapts well to change and responds to challenges in a positive, professional way

To be successful in this role, you will also need:

• A current paid Working With Children Check
• A current National Criminal History Check
• Availability to work full-time

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Qualifications in Administration or a related field (or working towards one)
• Experience in the community services or real estate/property sector

About the role

You will help keep our people equipped, our homes ready, and our vehicles moving across NSW - supporting the teams who work directly with children and young people.

Your role will include:

• Coordinating IT equipment setup for new starters
• Managing vehicles across the state (ordering, servicing, fuel cards, registrations, repairs)
• Tracking organisational assets and inventory
• Supporting setup of new homes (furniture, linen, kitchen supplies and essentials)
• Sourcing rental properties and attending inspections when required
• Managing insurance claims
• Coordinating travel bookings
• Liaising with real estate agents, trades, suppliers and internal teams

This role includes occasional travel across NSW for training and property inspections.

If you are interested and would like to know more, please reach out to us at HR@bigbrownhouse.com.au, or apply today!