Administration Assistant

Number Of Positions Available:

1

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.  

About The Role

We are looking for an organised Administration Assistant to play a key role in supporting our retail and warehouse functions across Western Australia and South Australia. In this varied role, you will be involved in administrative tasks predominantly related to retail, while also supporting logistics, warehousing, personnel and facilities functions. 

Based at our Canning Vale office and reporting to the Administration Supervisor, this is a full-time, max-term opportunity (maternity leave cover) until July 2026. This is a great opportunity to build your administrative skills while making a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation.

You Will Successfully

• Provide administrative support across retail and warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, records, and communications.
• Support retail and operational teams in preparing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Support Managers with casual workforce supply, recruitment, and Workday tasks.
• Coordinate stock ordering, site repairs, and maintenance requests.
• Manage purchasing processes in line with TSA policies and approval requirements.
• Assist with Occupational Health & Safety compliance, including incident reporting.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

You Will Have:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar administrative role, where customer service is a strong focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

What We Offer:

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; 
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for 'volunteering’ in Salvos initiatives; 
• Access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts; 
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency; 
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts. 

How To Apply:

If you’re a motivated retail leader ready to combine sales success with social impact, apply today and join us in making a difference. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current resume and a cover letter which details your alignment with the requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration