We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.
We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.
With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work.
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Coordinator to help keep our Guide Dog Centre site running seamlessly.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll be at the centre of operations supporting leadership, improving processes, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll bring structure, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail, while playing a key part in creating a well-organised, high-performing workplace.
If you enjoy variety, thrive on organisation, and take pride in delivering high-quality administrative support, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Keeping operations on track – manage finance and procurement processes, ensuring invoices, approvals and supplier queries are handled efficiently
- Driving smarter ways of working – identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improvements across teams
- Connecting people and information – coordinate meetings, site events, communications and the annual events calendar
- Maintaining a well-run site – oversee office supplies, equipment and facilities to support a smooth day-to-day environment
- Supporting leadership success – deliver high-quality administrative support, including reports, presentations and coordination activities
- Helping deliver key initiatives – support projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
What You’ll Bring
- Proven administration experience with a high level of professionalism and reliability
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Teams, Word, Excel)
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to juggle priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Strong data accuracy and reporting capability
- A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing systems and processes
Nice to Have
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Business, Project Management, Training & Assessment)
- Understanding of budgeting and financial processes
Benefits that Guide Dogs offer:
As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.
- A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.
- EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
- Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
- Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
- Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
- Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.