AddressPermanent Part Time
30 hours per week
Classification: HS1A
Hourly rate: $27.75 plus 11% Superannuation
About the role
The Switchboard Receptionist provides excellent customer service through reception and the telephone switchboard at our Hamilton campus.
The position requires a high standard of communication skills, both over the telephone and in person and includes handling a high volume of inbound calls. Other requirements include the capacity to show a strong level of skill in organising and planning along with prompt and effective response to WDHS emergency procedures. This role will also assist with Finance tasks as required. This Switchboard Receptionist requires flexibility to work hours across a seven-day roster, including some outside normal business hours. Previous switchboard or reception experience is desirable but not essential.
You will bring:
- Ability to remain calm under pressure;
- Capacity to effectively and autonomously prioritise multiple conflicting requirements;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
- Capacity to show a strong level of skill in organising and planning;
- The ability to provide a degree of flexibility in regard to rostered hours across seven days a week.
Closing Date: Sunday 10 March 2024
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11 March 2024
About us
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.
The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.
You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.
At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
