Administrative Officer in Administration and Finance (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Migration Office operates daily in the exciting political environment of all migration issues. We are responsible for foreigner permits, implement the federal foreigner and asylum law, issue biometric Swiss passports and foreigner identity cards, and provide care and integration in our asylum centres.

The Migration Office is looking for an

Administrative Officer in Administration and Finance (m/f/d)

for the Sonneblick Asylum Centre in Walzenhausen/AR from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: Walzenhausen/AR

What to expect

• You manage the administration of the centre and handle the files of asylum seekers
• You prepare lists, statistics, and accounts and take on diverse administrative tasks
• You organise admissions and discharges and support social and health administrative processes
• You manage the telephone switchboard and counter service and process incoming and outgoing mail
• You coordinate appointments and consultations, liaise with municipalities, authorities, and advisory centres, and handle correspondence
• You organise meetings and take minutes
• You take on tasks in the financial area, especially in accounts payable, cash management, as well as invoicing and billing

What distinguishes you

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship EFZ and ideally have some professional experience in an administrative environment
• You enjoy working in an organised manner, keep an overview even in a varied workday, and complete tasks reliably and carefully
• You enjoy contact with people and approach different stakeholders with appreciation, openness, and service orientation
• You have good IT user skills and quickly familiarise yourself with new programmes
• You work independently, think proactively, and actively contribute as a committed team member
• Foreign language skills and a category B driving licence are advantageous

What we offer

• An exciting and varied role in the asylum sector
• A committed and interdisciplinary team with appreciative collaboration
• Insight into various cultures and languages
• Diverse training and development opportunities as well as attractive social benefits of the Canton of St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For further information, Gordana Gessner, Centre Manager, is happy to assist you at 058 229 87 98. You can also find an overview of our work area at www.asylzentren.sg.ch.