Reception/Administration Officer

Mecwacare; Merricks; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Board Scholarships and Employee Awards

Work-life balance

Not-for-profit benefits

Job summary

Mecwacare Annie's Court, Shoreham, Victoria, is seeking a Reception/Administration Officer to provide courteous front-desk and admin support for our 60-bed residential aged care facility.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:06 pm, with rostering responsibilities across one facility and relief rostering across five Mecwacare residential facilities when required, supporting the Facility Manager on projects.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in the administrative field (e.g. Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including experience liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated previous reception and administrative experience, in the Aged Care Sector and/or Residential Services setting.
• Demonstrated experience in rostering in a busy environment.
• Attention to detail, prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook and fast typing.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous reception and administrative support at Shoreham facility.
• Roster staff for one facility and relief rostering across Mecwacare’s residential facilities when required.
• Serve as first point of contact for clients, residents and staff.
• Support the Facility Manager with administrative tasks and special projects.

Skills

Reception

Admin support

MS Office

Communication

Education

Certificate in Business Administration

Job description

Join the dedicated team atmecwacare Annie's Court,a 60- bed residential aged care facility located inShoreham
TheReception/Administration Officerwill be responsible for providing courteous reception and administrative support to one facility and will act as the first point of contact for clients, residents and staff. This role will also be responsible for rostering of staff across one facility and relief rostering of staff across the five mecwacare residential facilities when required. You will also support a Facility Manager in a range of administrative and specific projects
Join a motivated team that genuinely looks after each other in a serene setting.

Why join us

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it
• Be recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people
• Be part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance
• Work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about making a difference

About the role

• A Full-time opportunity to join our welcoming residential aged care home
• Work from our Shoreham location and support a valued local community
• Monday to Friday 9am-5.06pm

Essential

• Formal qualifications relevant to the administrative field (e.g. Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent) Management, Health or related discipline.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including experience liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated previous reception and administrative experience, in the Aged Care Sector and/or Residential Services setting.
• Demonstrated experience in rostering in a busy environment
• Attention to detail, well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as fast and accurate typing.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in, or an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to services for older people.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aged Care funding and legislation.

About us

MecwaCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.
We began with a simple belief that older people in our community deserve care, dignity and a place to belong. Founded by a group of neighbourhood volunteers in 1959, we continue to build on that same spirit of connection and care.
Today, we are privileged to support 20,000 Victorians through our residential aged care homes, retirement villages, home care and community services.
Our people are what makes us who we are, and we proudly represent more than 70 nationalities across our workforce of more than 4,300 employees and 500 volunteers.
As a purpose led organisation, we reinvest in our services to strengthen, grow and innovate, ensuring we continue to put people first, today and for generations to come.

All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.

Additional information

• Reception | Not-For-Profit Benefits
• Full-time Position | Monday- Friday
• Shoreham Location | Aged care Industry

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