Office Assistant – Maternity Cover

Office Assistant – Maternity Cover - for the Department of Children and Families in Tasiilaq

The Municipality of Sermersooq is looking for a skilled and dedicated office assistant for a maternity cover until November 30, 2026, in the Department of Children and Families in Tasiilaq.

There are 2 office employees in the Department of Children and Families in Tasiilaq, where administrative and accounting tasks are handled, as well as secretarial functions for the department head, including the completion of requisitions, coding of invoices in the AX system, and journalizing expenses. Requests for craftsmen as needed concerning our rented properties, cancellations at the reception as needed, and secretarial functions for the department head in the administration.

The position is a full-time maternity cover until November 30, 2026, and reports to the department head in the Department of Children and Families in Tasiilaq.

Job Content:
We are looking for an – preferably experienced – office assistant to participate in the daily operations with care and commitment and to handle a range of tasks including:

·Can help lift office tasks

·Can help maintain an overview of the budget

·Completion of requisitions for purchases

·Coding of invoices in the AX system

·Accounting control and reallocations in case of miscodings

·Ensure that the department head is always updated on developments and work within the administrative/economic area

·Can perform administrative tasks assigned by the department head

·Can take on secretarial functions for the department head

·Ad hoc tasks as agreed with the department head

The tasks are solved in close collaboration with the office manager as well as department leaders and the department head.

Expectations for Applicants:

·Relevant professional education in HK/office

·In-depth knowledge of IT at user level

·Stable, flexible, and good collaboration skills, as well as an overview of administrative tasks

We also emphasize:

∙Is stable, quality-conscious, and detail-oriented

∙Can handle many tasks simultaneously without losing overview

∙Communicates clearly and distinctly both in writing and orally

∙Works independently, responsibly, and service-oriented

∙Exhibits flexibility regarding tasks and ongoing adjustments in work distribution

∙Has the ability to work focused and structured in a hectic everyday life

∙Is robust and shows initiative, surplus, and decisiveness

∙Actively contributes to continuously developing and improving our task solutions

∙Has a flair for numbers

∙Is good at collaborating broadly

∙Is bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement

We offer:

A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content and have significant independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding for both the job and workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative climate with close managerial support as well as room for initiative and creativity

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is subject to the law requiring the collection of criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police and the criminal certificate from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal certificate is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and Employment Conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/contract applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further Information:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to Department Head Gerda Fleischer at tel. +299 36 72 79 or email: ks05gefl@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job No. 834-26, and accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to Apply:

Applications must be sent electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026