RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
STUDENT LIFE
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SUPPORT
$77,040 to $82,054 PA (PRO-RATA 80%) (HEW4)
FIXED TERM, PART-TIME 4 DAYS PER WEEK 0.8 FTE (SEPTEMBER 2025 – AUGUST 2026
JOONDALUP AND MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS

Overview
The Student Life Directorate adopts a whole of institution, evidence-based approach to building a sense of belonging and ensure individual students’ needs are met holistically across the student lifecycle. These services will deliver a successful student experience that focuses on providing high quality services for retention, employability, and personalised support for student success.

Within the Student Life the Psychological Counselling Support team provides a free confidential psychological counselling service for currently enrolled ECU students.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Officer to join our team as maternity leave coverage for one year. This position works alongside a team of Psychologists and other administrative support and will be part of a professional team environment with streamlined processes and procedures. Working across both the Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses (the latter of which will transition to the new City Campus early in 2026), this position is required to provide timely, efficient, effective, and highly confidential administrative services.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive, high-level receptionist services in a Mental Health/Allied Health and/or General Practice setting.
• Proven analytical abilities, attention to detail and use of initiative.
• Proficiency in computerized systems, specifically clinical/medical applications (including appointment booking software) and Microsoft Office.
• Focusing on all aspects of customer service to achieve quality outcomes for all parties including internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven understanding and experience of privacy and confidentiality requirements in Allied Health or General Practice settings.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This is part-time (0.8 FTE) 12 month contract that attracts remuneration of $77,040 to $82,054 pa pro-rata 80% plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Paul Przytula, Manager, at [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply
Please follow this link to begin your application: Employment Opportunities website.

Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum of two pages) addressing the Key Criteria listed above.

Applications from current ECU students are NOT able to be considered due to privacy and confidentiality concerns.

Closing Date
Applications close on Monday July 28th 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.