Reception/Administration Officer

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 aged care home
• Work from our Shoreham location and support a valued local community
• Monday to Friday 9am-5.06pm

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 environment
• 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.

About us: 
MecwaCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.
We began with a simple belief that older people in our community deserve care, dignity and a place to belong. Founded by a group of neighbourhood volunteers in 1959, we continue to build on that same spirit of connection and care.
Today, we are privileged to support 20,000 Victorians through our residential aged care homes, retirement villages, home care and community services.
Our people are what makes us who we are, and we proudly represent more than 70 nationalities across our workforce of more than 4,300 employees and 500 volunteers.
As a purpose led organisation, we reinvest in our services to strengthen, grow and innovate, ensuring we continue to put people first, today and for generations to come.
 
Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so if interested, please apply early.
All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.