Activities Coordinator & Receptionist (Part-time, Aged Care setting)

Village Baxter; Frankston; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Salary packaging

On-site car parking

Job summary

Village Baxter in Frankston South is seeking a part-time receptionist/administrative assistant. The role focuses on front-desk duties, general office work and activity coordination for residents in a large retirement village.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ receptionist experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel. The position offers local hours during school terms with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a receptionist or admin assistant.
• Organised, friendly, mature and caring team player.
• Familiar with basic document design/publishing tasks.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• General office administration and main reception duties.
• Coordinate activities and assist with events.
• Handle communications with residents in a positive, patient manner.

Skills

Reception experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Document design

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Village Baxter is seeking to fill a permanent, part-time role supporting residents within our large Retirement Village in Frankston South.

Our ideal candidate will bring at least two years' experience working as a receptionist or administrative assistant, preferably within an aged care setting, and will be an organised, friendly, mature and caring team player.

Duties include general office administration, main reception duties, activity coordination, communications and some event management. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, particularly the ability to engage with our valued elderly residents in a positive, inclusive, and patient manner.

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential, along with strong time management skills and the ability to undertake basic document design/publishing tasks to a high standard.

This role would suit someone looking for local work within school hours with the availability to work on-site for 17.5 hours per week as follows:

Mondays: 9am to 3:30pm

Wednesdays: 9am to 3:30pm

Fridays: 9am to 3:00pm

Availability to work on Fridays is essential, and an immediate start is preferred.

Village Baxter staff enjoy weekly pay, access to salary packaging, and secure on-site car parking.

Note that our pre-employment processes include a criminal history check and providing evidence of seasonal influenza vaccination.