RECEPTIONIST(CORP)

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & mobile phone

Professional development opportunities

Employment Assistance Program

Job summary

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking a Casual Receptionist to welcome community members, staff and visitors. The role supports all areas when reception is unavailable, and aims to build career pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people into permanent roles.

As the first contact point, the receptionist will manage multi-line calls, assist with queries, and maintain confidentiality while providing courteous service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating a multi-line telephone system and handling calls efficiently.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clear speech.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for community members, staff and stakeholders.
• Assist with reception duties when other reception staff are unavailable.
• Support various sections of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative as needed.

Skills

Phone system handling

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Corporate Services now has the following vacancy:

Casual Receptionist

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

The Receptionist is often the first point of contact for our community members, staff, and wider stakeholders with Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, and as such the role of the receptionist is a highly valued, respected role within our organisation. This role is created to support all areas of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative when reception staff are unavailable to attend work. The role aims to create career pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people into full-time employment and build the capacity of our organisation to provide culturally appropriate services to our community.

About You

To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and culture and an understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people in community.
• Be polite and respectful and show consideration of others.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively, courteously, and helpfully with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to learn to operate multi-line telephone system and deal with incoming calls and queries.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with clear and concise speech.
• Effective time management skills and a high level of attention to detail with task completion.
• Demonstrated computer literacy at an intermediate level.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Commitment to maintain the strictest confidentiality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions based on the ACCHS Award, Administrative grade 1 – level 1 (award rate based on age).
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

Applications close: Wednesday 28th of October 2026

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.