About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,700 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Braybrook Allied Health and Wellness Centre

Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health and Wellness Centre space, designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The site includes purpose-built consultation and treatment spaces, a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, new equipment, a new reception space and dedicated office areas.

Our benefits includes:

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

This is a rewarding opportunity for a part-time to full-time employee to provide high-quality and professional administrative support to our new Allied Health site in Braybrook. The standard working hours will be 8am to 4pm, but flexibility can be discussed. In this role, you will be a key point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient daily operation. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing outstanding customer service, maintaining friendly, supportive, and professional relationships with clients, their relatives, and friends • Providing friendly and professional reception and switchboard support • Checking in visitors, contractors, and other guests, ensuring OSH guidelines are followed • Assisting with clinic schedules, client appointments, and intake processes • Completing ad-hoc administration duties as required

About You:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, to support them to live life to their potential

This is the place for you if you have:

• Experience and expertise in managing a busy switchboard and reception
• Experience in communicating effectively with a diverse range of people, including older people or those who have disabilities
• Experience in community or allied health administration is strongly preferred
• A strong ability to connect with people and build rapport, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of people, including older people and those with disabilities
• Experience in database and finance systems
• Excellent proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook with keyboard skills of typing of 50 wpm
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Administration Officer (Home Care) PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!