ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
We are seeking a compassionate individual who shares our mission and values, with passion and drive to commit to a challenging and rewarding role. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our frontline team, providing high-quality services to people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
This is a frontline, initial-contact position that provides a welcoming introduction to people accessing Cyrenian House. This role involves both consumer-focused responsibilities and general administrative duties, including maintaining client records, transferring calls, and liaising with external service providers.
About Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been supporting the WA community for over 40 years to access AOD services. we work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services.
We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
The position is offered as full-time (76 hours). Applicants are required to have some flexibility and must be able to work one evening shift per week until 8pm on a Monday or Thursday.
The position will be based at our Cyrenian Central Office on Fitzgerald Street, Perth.
Level 2 / 3 – $79,917.18- $90,594.73 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging.
To be appointed / successful in this role, you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:
- Qualification in office administration, business administration certificate, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
- A welcoming,
person-focused manner, and a desire to support people who are making a change in their lives.
- Robust interpersonal skills, including a welcoming manner, for telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Sound written communication skills, with experience in minute-taking and record-keeping.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Effective time management skills.
- ·Well-developed computer skills, including data entry, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Current Driver’s Licence, First Aid Certificate, National Police Clearance, and full work rights.
What we offer you:
- Two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave
- Annual training allowance.
- Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
- Comprehensive orientation and induction.
How to apply:
Please submit your application via the Seek website https://www.seek.com.au. Your application should include:
- response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
- current resume, including two referees.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com
Applications for this position will close on or before 9am, Thursday 10th September 2026.
For further information, please contact Greg Defrenne @
[email protected]
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months
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📌 Administration Assistant/Receptionist (Perth)
🏢 Cyrenian House
📍 Perth