Join the dedicated team at mecwacare Annie's Court, a 60- bed residential aged care facility located in Shoreham
The Reception/Administration Officer will 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 home
- Work from our Shoreham location and support a valued local community
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
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 setting
- Attention to detail, well-developed prioritisation and organizational 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.
Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability.
mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.