The Role: Symes Grove Residential Aged Care is a fully-accredited aged care facility strengthened by a team of value-driven professionals who sincerely care about what they do and what they bring to our organisation and residents. Our qualified and caring Anglicare staff are currently looking for an organised and dedicated person to assist with general administration and office duties. This client-facing role will support our residents and their families and liaise with those interested in the facility and the services offered.

Skills & Qualities

• Administrative skills including data entry, electronic filing, reception duties, friendly professional telephone manner and other administrative tasks as required
• The motivation to make a difference in other people’s lives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to different ages and cultures
• A patient, friendly and mature attitude and a respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Flexibility, commitment and ability to work both independently and within a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Respect, care and courtesy towards others

Mandatory Requirements

• Volunteer Mandatory Training – must complete prior to commencing your first volunteer shift
• Department of Health’s COVID-19 training modules – must complete prior to commencing
• National Police Certificate – undergo a nationalpolice check and we will coordinate and pay for this on your behalf
• Current Flu Vaccination – must provide evidence of current 2020 flu vaccination from your GP or vaccination provider

Other Expectations

• Availability – one shift (4 hours) per week between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis
• Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries– this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Statement of Agreement
• Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can verify your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader, Doctor or other Professional)

Group interviews will be held between October and November 2020. We will be in contact with you soon regarding the next steps and confirm group interview dates, times and locations.

For further information, please contact Volunteer Services on 3028-4611

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforces and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.