Your day at Buderim Gardens

Are you a people person who thrives on creating positive experiences? Do you enjoy variety in your day, building meaningful relationships, and being part of a close-knit team? If so, we'd love to welcome you to Buderim Gardens.

Nestled amongst beautiful gardens and peaceful natural surroundings, Buderim Gardens is a vibrant retirement village where residents enjoy an active, connected, and fulfilling lifestyle. We're looking for a warm, organised and customer-focused Village Receptionist to join our team on a fixed-term part-time basis, up to 17 April 2027 and help create an exceptional experience for our residents and visitors.

As the first point of contact for the village, you'll play an important role in ensuring our community runs smoothly while supporting the Village Manager across a variety of administrative, operational and resident engagement activities.

Shifts
22.5 hours per week. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same at Buderim Gardens. You will:

Provide a welcoming and professional first impression for residents, visitors and contractors
Manage reception and respond to phone, email and walk-in enquiries
Support the Village Manager with day-to-day administration and operational tasks
Maintain accurate records and assist with invoicing, purchase orders and data management
Create engaging resident communications, newsletters and village updates
Assist with planning and coordinating resident events, activities and celebrations
Coordinate contractor inductions and support workplace health and safety requirements
Contribute ideas that enhance resident engagement and community connection
Provide general operational and resident support as required

About You

You're someone who enjoys helping others and taking pride in delivering exceptional service. You are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a positive and approachable attitude.

To be successful in this role,



you'll bring:

Previous administration and customer service experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Confidence learning new systems and technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A friendly, professional and approachable manner
Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
A proactive mindset with a genuine willingness to learn
Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Current Australian Driver's Licence

Experience with finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous, but training will be provided.

Why Join Keyton?

At Keyton, we're creating places where communities thrive. With over 65 villages across Australia, more than 15,000 residents and 800 employees, we're leading the way with heart for a current age of wellbeing, connection and choice for independent seniors.

When you join Keyton, you'll become part of a supportive team that values collaboration, growth and making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer

4 wellbeing leave days per year (one per quarter)
Career development and learning opportunities
Supportive, inclusive and fun team culture
Employee referral program
Recognition and reward programs
Access to the Sonder wellbeing platform
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and positively impact the lives of our residents

Ready to Lead with Heart?

If you're passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences and want to be part of a vibrant community where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the Village Receptionist opportunity and how your skills and experience align with the role.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to complete a Police Check and receive an annual flu vaccination between May and November.

📌 Village Receptionist (Buderim)
🏢 Keyton
📍 Buderim