• Full time fixed term until 30th June 2026
  
• Rewarding opportunity to support and contribute to youth mental health at headspace Camperdown
  
• Base Salary of $72,966 + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

As the Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for the reception and administration of headspace Camperdown. In this role you will be acting as the first point of call to arrange support for young people experiencing mental health challenges.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• working in a cohesive and collaborative team, reporting into the Practice Manager, headspace Camperdown
  
• manage the reception desk and any incoming calls or email inquiries
  
• schedule in appointments for young people seeking support
  
• process Medicare and overseas health insurance billings
  
• complete adhoc tasks to support the Clinical Team
  
• contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
  

About you

• experience working in a reception or administrative role within a medical or allied health practice
  
• previous experience processing Medicare or overseas health insurance billing would be highly desirable
  
• Mental Health First Aid or equivalent certification would be highly regarded
  
• ability to make young people who are seeking help for the first time feel comfortable, providing a welcoming and supportive environment
  
• experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
  
• intermediate computer skills with the ability to pick up new systems quickly
  
• flexible and agile to changing needs of the environment
  
• a great phone manner
  
• a current Working With Children Check.
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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