Assistant to the Welfare Department's Secretariat

Overassistant to the Welfare Department's Secretariat

Qeqqata Municipality is looking for an overassistant to the Welfare Department's Secretariat in Maniitsoq.

The secretariat consists of three positions: a leader, an office manager, and an overassistant.

The purpose of the joint secretariat is to facilitate the management's administrative work and ensure a faster and more flexible workflow. You should also expect to contribute to standardizing the workflows in the secretariats in Maniitsoq and Sisimiut.

The Welfare Department is organized into the following areas: Benefits Department, Secretariat, Elderly and Early Retirement Area, Disability Area, Children and Family Department, Home Care Area, and Support Person Scheme.

Application Deadline:

05.11.2026

Workplace:

Welfare Department in Maniitsoq

Employment Scope:

Full-time.

Start Date:

01.12.2026 or by agreement.

Salary and Employment Terms:                                                                                                  

Salary and employment terms follow the applicable agreements between Naalakkersuisut and S.I.K.

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

·Registration of incoming and outgoing mail.

·Receiving telephone inquiries and forwarding calls.

·Assisting in the coordination of files and cases in Winformatik.

·Registration on the intranet.

·Administration and control of hanging folders and covers.

·Registration of laptops, computers, and USB equipment.

·Processing of invoices.

·Preparation of payments or settlements to foster families.

·Solving ad hoc tasks and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

We expect that you:

·Have an office education or equivalent education or experience.

·Are service-minded and work in a structured manner and are good at meeting deadlines.

·Can handle administrative, professional, and personal challenges.

We Offer

A busy workplace with good colleagues and great opportunities for development.

Salary and Employment Terms

Salary and employment terms follow the applicable agreements between Naalakkersuisut and S.I.K.

No housing is provided in connection with the position.

Further Information

If you would like further information about the position, you are welcome to contact the head of the Welfare Department's Secretariat, Nivi Gravesen, at phone (+299) 81 78 79 or via email: nivx@qeqqata.gl or the deputy chief for the chief of the welfare area at phone (299) 81 78 62 or via email: akdx@qeqqata.gl

Application

The application must be accompanied by copies of diplomas, a personal presentation, CV, any recommendations, and other relevant attachments.

The application must be received no later than November 5, 2026.

The application should be sent to:

Qeqqata Municipality
HR Department
P.O. Box 1014
3911 Sisimiut

Email: hr@qeqqata.gl

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026