- Make a real difference to the local community

- Part Time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term 12 Months

- Access to Salary Packaging

- Generous Annual Leave

The Role

The Receptionist role provides essential support across all areas of Wathaurong through the delivery of professional front-of-house medical reception and administrative services, as well as the maintenance of accurate record systems.

This position is focused on creating an efficient, accurate, culturally safe, and welcoming entry point for community members accessing the Health Services Clinic, Administration Office, and Family Services Office.

The role extends beyond assisting community members, encompassing support for both clinical and non-clinical staff in the day-to-day administration of services and program delivery.

The successful applicant will receive training across both medical and administrative systems, enabling them to work flexibly and seamlessly across the various areas of Wathaurong.

About You

- Excellent administrative skills and experience working in a reception or professional office environment.

- Ability to provide excellent phone answering services, preferably with experience using a switchboard system.

- Experience providing customer services preferably in a community or health setting.

- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultural practice and custom, and the ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and respect.

- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive relationships with team members including visiting practitioners.

- Strong written communication skills and computer literacy with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record keeping.





- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team and follow processes.

- Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or

- Torres Strait Islander people.

- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.

- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Secure Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.

Desirable

- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

A Position Description can be viewed on our website at:

Applications should consist of a current resume and a cover letter, submitted in Word or PDF format before the closing date of 24/09/2026.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.

📌 Receptionist (Geelong)
🏢 Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
📍 Geelong