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

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Salary packaging

On-site parking

Job summary

Village Baxter is seeking a part-time receptionist/administrative assistant to support residents at our Retirement Village in Frankston South. The role is on-site and designed for school hours with 17.5 hours weekly.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ reception or admin experience, preferably in aged care, and be confident with Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong communication and a patient, friendly approach are essential to engage with residents daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ receptionist/administrative experience, aged-care preferred.
• Organised, friendly, mature, and patient team player.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• General office administration.
• Main reception duties.
• Activity coordination and communications.
• Event management support.
• Basic document design/publishing tasks.

Skills

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer service

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.