Receptionist

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Warragul; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking a friendly Part Time Receptionist to join Allied & Community Health, delivering high-quality reception and administrative support across the Community Health and Hospital Allied Health sites. The role requires handling enquiries, coordinating bookings, and maintaining office systems to support efficient service delivery.

The position is up to 48 hours per fortnight, Wednesday to Friday, with a salary of $30.75947 per hour (excluding allowances and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to operate a range of office equipment.
• Knowledge and use of VOIP telephone system.
• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reception and administrative support across Community Health and Hospital Allied Health sites.
• Manage incoming enquiries and coordinate bookings.
• Maintain office systems and support a variety of administrative functions.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

VOIP system

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Tools

VOIP telephone system

Job description

Receptionist - Community Health Services Allied & Community Health - Permanent Part Time - up to 48 hours a fortnight, Wednesday to Friday. Management & Administrative Officers Grade 1 (HS1) - $30.75947 per hour (excluding allowances & salary packaging) (Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years)

West Gippsland Healthcare Group are seeking a friendly, professional and motivated Part Time Receptionist to join our Allied & Community Health Division. This position plays an important role in supporting clients, staff and visiting services by providing high‑quality reception and administrative support across both the Community Health site and the Hospital Allied Health site. In this frontline position, you will provide confidential, efficient and welcoming reception services to clients, carers, health professionals and staff. This role includes managing incoming enquiries, coordinating bookings, maintaining office systems, and supporting a variety of administrative functions that contribute to smooth service delivery.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel
• Ability to operate a range of office equipment
• Knowledge and use of VOIP telephone system
• Experience in providing administrative support
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements
• Responsible and mature work attitude

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Previous experience within a hospital or health care environment

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Applications close on 15 November 2026* (applications may close earlier) * Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.