Receptionist

The Role: * Provide high level reception and administrative support to the Wilfred Lopes Centre (WLC) including:

• Act as first point of contact for persons attending the WLC;
• Manage communication with the WLC;
• Assume responsibility for incoming and outgoing mail distribution;
• Ordering and maintaining of office and stationary supplies;
• Cost coding and management of accounts, including the production and processing of purchase orders using the Finance One system; and
• Process staff payroll documentation including collection, filing and recording and forwarding the documentation to Payroll Services.
• If required, during emergency situations call relevant response codes as instructed by clinical staff.
• Assume responsibility for maintenance of all equipment and furniture including organising of repairs and replacement.
• Undertake training required to work within a Forensic Mental Health Inpatient setting.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Wilfred Lopes Team:

• Work at Tasmania's only Secure Mental Health Unit as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Our staff enjoy free onsite parking, 6.5% correctional allowance and access to salary packaging.
• Diverse role where no two days are the same.

Position Features

• The job is located in a forensic setting at the Wilfred Lopes Centre. The occupant will work in an environment that requires all staff to be alert to any matter concerning the security and safety of patients, staff and Wilfred Lopes Centre.

• The occupant will be required to comply with all security practices and procedures of the Wilfred Lopes Centre including biometric identification.

Details of Appointment
Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $64,125 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• A correctional allowance of 6.5% applies to this position

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Darren West
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6166 0502
E-mail: darren.west@ths.tas.gov.au
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