• Join an organisation committed to making a difference to Victoria’s most vulnerable.
• Location based in Abbotsford – Close to public transport and Melbourne CBD
• Three days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday)

Caraniche:

With 25 years in the field, Caraniche is a specialist provider of a broad range of mental health and consultancy services across Australia. At the heart of everything we do are connections that better lives. We deliver a range of specialist psychological services to government, private and not-for-profit organisations.

We work with some of the most marginalised people in our community to help get their lives back on track through alcohol and drug counselling, specialised services for youth, and behaviour change programs. We are the state-wide drug and alcohol treatment provider in Victoria’s public prisons, and the Victorian state-wide provider of Youth Justice Programs and Services to the youth justice sector. We also work with employers across Australia to deliver leading workplace wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programs and Critical Incident Response.

Our vision is to make connections that better lives.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled Receptionist who is excited about being an integral part of our Corporate Services Team.

Have you previously supported a busy front of house team? Do you pride yourself on your organisational skills and ability to get things done? Can you build rapport with all stakeholders? Do you have a 'can do' attitude and flexible working style? This may be the role for you!

What we offer

As an employer, Caraniche offers a flexible and supportive working environment with ongoing in-house training and development opportunities. We also provide staff with fully stocked pantry items and company wide lunches to name a few!

The position

The position is offered as a casual opportunity initially, with the view to permanent part time with the possibility of working three full time days per week. We are looking at candidates who have availability across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The key purpose of the position is to be the face of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining the uttermost corporate and professional standards, meeting and greeting our clients and visitors to our head office, and managing incoming telephone calls.

The Receptionist plays a key role in maintaining strong customer service values in accordance with Caraniche’s organisational values and business practices.

A day in the life of this position might include:

• Meet, greet and assisting all visitors to coordinate appointments, booking & queries
• Coordinate client & visitor appointments and bookings for clinicians and staff.
• Provide administrative support to the corporate service team, as requested.
• Organise meetings as required, including catering, venue, transport and accommodation to the required support.
• Ensure stock levels of stationary, groceries and other consumables are maintained

Why apply?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a growing business that is evolving into bigger and greater things. Be a part of an organisation who are values driven and are committed to improving outcomes for marginalised members of the Victorian community.

More information

The full position description can be provided via email upon request via [email protected], using the subject line: Receptionist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. 

Our commitment to diversity

At Caraniche we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

Caraniche is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All Caraniche employees must undergo Police Checks and Working with Children Checks.