Administration Assistant - Dalkeith Gardens

• Administration Assistant
• Dalkeith Gardens
• Permanent - Full-Time - Monday to Friday

What you do matters

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for an Administration Assistant in a full-time, permanent role. As an Administration Assistant, you will provide a friendly and welcoming “front of house” approach to residents, families, visitors and staff.

A typical day will have you:

• Performing reception / switchboard and administrative duties to meet customer needs
• Providing front of house customer service to the residents, families, visitors and staff
• Conducting orientation tours of the site when delegated by the Admin Leader or Manager
• Maintaining office inventory and records
• Supporting in site recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, and assisting with employee onboarding and orientation
• Submiting resident admission, discharge and variation information
• Creating genuine connections and empathise with residents, families and staff

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in administrative support or customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various computer systems
• A high attention to detail, accuracy and effective time management skills
• A friendly and positive attitude and the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or a similar qualification (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in an Aged Care environment (desirable)
• Experience in rosters and accounts and aged care systems (highly regarded)

Why work with us?

• Permanent, full-time
• Recently renovated and modern, apartment style home that can house up to 112 residents (not all apartments are currently filled as we value a staff to resident ratio that allows for proper care)
• An innovative approach to care, allowing residents to make more personal choices, and for closer relationships to be formed
• Close to public transport with parking also onsite
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax!
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Paid training hours to build your skills

Interested in applying:

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base .We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Click apply now or call Pauline Parr on 03 5174 1759 for a confidential discussion.

Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, provide proof of immunisations for 3x COVID and a 2023 flu, and proof of valid rights to live and work in Australia. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

Have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!