Permanent Part time or Full time with an ADO (Accrued Day Off)

30 - 40 Hours per week

EBA: Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers - Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification: HS1

Hourly rate: $28.0975 to $29.5763 per hour plus 12% Superannuation

Closing Date: Friday 22 August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 25 August 2025 or as suitable applications are received.

About Us

Located in bustling Hamilton, 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. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Discover more about our region - 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.

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About the role

People & Culture are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the team in the key role of Receptionist. The People and Culture Receptionist is the first point of contact, for employees, managers and visitors to provide direct assistance or refer to the appropriate contact within the People and Culture Department.

In addition to providing traditional front desk reception duties, this role will provide administrative support to the People and Culture Manager and broader department as required. This includes various new employee on-boarding processes to assist with the set up and induction of new employees, assisting the Administration Officer as required and providing leave cover for meal breaks, ADOs and planned and unplanned leave and other duties and as required within skills, knowledge and experience.

About you

Ideally our preferred candidate would be able to demonstrate the following:

Excellence in customer service

A willingness to commit to the values of WDHS

Highly developed interpersonal skills and an evidence-based teamwork approach, including the ability to interact with a broad range of people within a sensitive and highly confidential environment

Demonstrated ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Proven competence in Office Suite and database management

High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work

Excellent time management skills

Demonstrated ability to prepare and present accurate and comprehensive reports

Demonstrated experience in and commitment to continuous quality improvement

Knowledge of Human Resource Management practices is desirable

What we can Offer You

Flexible Working hours

On the job training

Generous Salary packaging options

Excellent employment conditions with a staff health and wellbeing supportive culture

Discounted leisure memberships

Social Club

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

**Please note all applications must be received via our WDHS Careers page to be considered.

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

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.