The Organisation

ARK Centre is a Not-For-Profit Community Centre, with a Up-to-date-Orthodox Synagogue at its core. ARK’s mission is to offer a contemporary-day approach to Orthodox Judaism enabling inclusive and genuine connections for our ever-changing community, as well as reaching out to other groups. Founded in 2008, ARK Centre is a youthful and growing Jewish Community Centre comprising a synagogue, Kosher caterer, and venue space.

The Role

As the ARK Centre Administration Assistant, you'll report to the General Manager, and play an integral role in ensuring the smooth administration of the Centre. You will be a team player and must be able to work autonomously. We’re a small team and we all do what needs to be done to ensure we are delivering a high level of customer service to our members, stakeholders and visitors.

Permanent Part time role, approx. 20 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days each week, depending on applicant.

Summary of
Support to the General Manager & Rabbi
Inbound communications - manage the central phone and email
Outbound communications - emails, weekly e-newsletter




Assist with events and programs
Administrative support to the ARK Centre board
Manage and maintain member database
Meeting coordination
Update social media / website
Invoicing
Connecting and engaging with members and other stakeholders

Skills Required
Understanding of, and respect for, Modern Orthodox Judaism
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to manage and prioritise tasks
Demonstrable intermediate level of MS suite of products
Capacity to learn new software (training provided)
Positive attitude, approachable, warm
Sense of ownership of tasks
Work well with the team as well as autonomously
High level of confidentiality

Requirements All ARK Centre employees and volunteers must hold a valid WWC check

Only applicants with ongoing permanent working rights in Australia will be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Salary - Not for Profit tax incentives – to be discussed upon application

📌 Administration Assistant Hawthorn East
🏢 ARK Centre
📍 Hawthorn East