• Casual position
• Shepparton

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

The Receptionist/Administration Officer is the face of the organisation and is part of our Performance and Enablement stream which is the corporate services function for CatholicCare Victoria.

Our aim is to provide support to the everyday running and efficiency of CatholicCare Victoria. The stream also provides support and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders around meeting the corporate obligations and responsibilities of the organisation, in addition to providing tools and technology that support the client delivery team members and ensure their common tools (systems) are safe and suitably efficient.

The Receptionist/Administration Officer will undertake a wide range of duties relating to the general administration support of CatholicCare Victoria. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Receptionist/Administration Officer to provide additional coverage for annual leave, sick leave and long service leave while also maintaining some rostered shifts each week.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Answering incoming calls in a timely and professional manner and managing enquiries where possible.
• Greeting, assisting and directing clients, visitors and the general public in a professional and friendly manner.
• Providing administrative support to program staff.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar receptionist and administration role.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and windows operating environment.
• Accurate and proficient data entry skills.

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to: Caroline Carter, Administration Partnering Coordinator on 0417 950 326.

Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered. 

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position as per the position description which is attached to the advertisement on our website.

The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all CatholicCare Victoria workers to be fully vaccinated, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

A position description is attached.