Receptionist (Afternoons)

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised Medical Research Institute that performs ground-breaking cardiovascular research from our state-of-the-art facilities located in Newtown.

For over 30 years, The HRI has been one of Australia's leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease. Through our research, The HRI has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat cardiovascular disease.

We are looking for an experienced Front Office Receptionist to manage the Reception area of our Institute, in a job share arrangement with our existing Receptionist. The role will also assist with administration support for the Human Resources team and the Scientific Group Leaders from time to time.

As the face of our Institute, you will be meeting and greeting all visitors, answering phones, managing mail, couriers and deliveries, performing administrative tasks and interacting with all of our Scientists, Students and various other colleagues.

This job share role will see you working 4.5 hours per day/5 days a week from 12.30pm until 5pm. You may be required to work some additional/different hours from time to time (covering days off and holidays), so we are looking for someone with flexibility, however any changes to your schedule will always be organised in advance and in consultation with you wherever possible.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working in a front office reception and administration role
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Professional and clear phone manner
• Excellent personal presentation
• Strong administration skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). SharePoint experience would be a bonus
• Capable of independent work, but also enjoy working as part of a small team
• Ability to manage confidential information in a professional manner
• You must be fully vaccinated to access HRI sites

We Offer:

• Convenient location in Newtown
• A competitive salary with salary packaging benefits 
• Flexible and family-friendly work environment
• Location close to The University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, with easy access to public transport for Sydney’s city and transport links

To view the benefits of working at HRI, please view our Benefits page: https://www.hri.org.au/join-us/benefits

Eligibility:

• To apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

How to apply:

Your application should include:

1. A cover letter addressing the essential criteria/qualifications
2. A current resume

Please apply as soon as possible, as this job ad will close when we have received a sufficient response of relevant applications.  Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. 

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages. 

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email *******@hri.org.au