Administration Assistant (casual)

Benetas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

Benetas is recruiting a casual Administration Assistant for Corowa Court in Mornington, a residential aged care home supporting around 120 residents. The role focuses on front-of-house customer service, admissions support and general admin to keep the home running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is experienced in administration or reception, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills, and an interest in aged care. Casual shifts offered with weekday availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, reception or customer service within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• A warm, professional and respectful approach when working with older people and their families.
• Experience within aged care, healthcare or community services will be highly regarded.
• An administration qualification or study in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• An NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing friendly and professional customer service across phone, email and front reception.
• Welcoming residents, families, visitors and prospective residents to the home.
• Supporting resident admissions and general administrative processes.
• Assisting with employee documentation, onboarding and other workforce administration.
• Supporting staff availability, rostering and agency or contractor administration.
• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Scheduling meetings, training and site activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the Residential Services Manager and wider site team.

Skills

Administration

Reception

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Education

Administration qualification desirable

Job description

Administration Assistant – Casual – Corowa Court, Mornington

• $38.98–$39.37 per hour including 25% casual loading
• Casual Administration Assistant opportunity at Corowa Court, Mornington
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum

Empowered to shine

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Administration Assistant to join our team at Corowa Court in Mornington, our residential aged care home supporting approximately 120 residents.

As a casual Administration Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping the home running smoothly while creating a welcoming experience for residents, families, visitors and employees.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced receptionist or customer service professional looking to build their administration career, or someone with health, community or aged care experience looking for an office-based role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing friendly and professional customer service across phone, email and front reception
• Welcoming residents, families, visitors and prospective residents to the home
• Supporting resident admissions and general administrative processes
• Assisting with employee documentation, onboarding and other workforce administration
• Supporting staff availability, rostering and agency or contractor administration
• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Scheduling meetings, training and site activities
• Providing general administrative support to the Residential Services Manager and wider site team

This is a casual position, with shifts offered according to operational requirements. Availability across weekday business hours will be highly regarded.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in administration, reception or customer service within a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
• A warm, professional and respectful approach when working with older people and their families
• Experience within aged care, healthcare or community services will be highly regarded
• A formal administration qualification or study in a relevant discipline is desirable
• An NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or the ability to obtain one

Why Benetas?

• $38.98–$39.37 per hour including 25% casual loading, depending on classification and recognised experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum – reduce tax and increase your take-home pay
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference to older Victorians and their families
• Career progression through internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility and development opportunities
• Internal training programs and our own Scholarship program
• Recognition and Awards programs celebrating your contribution
• Supportive and accessible leaders within a respectful and inclusive workplace

Join us on our fulfilling journey as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the advertisement closes.