• Highly regarded not-for-profit organisation
• Progressive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff
• Attractive Salary Packaging available
• Casual position
• Based in Sunshine

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (Djerriwarrh) is a highly regarded not-for-profit charitable organisation which has been delivering high quality education, training, employment and youth programs in the western suburbs of Melbourne since 1989. Djerriwarrh’s Mission Statement is ‘empowering individuals and local communities to learn, connect and grow’. Djerriwarrh has an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

Program:

Djerriwarrh delivers a range of accredited training including the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) funded by the Department of Home Affairs and Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

The EAL programs/courses assist participants develop settlement and language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills, with the expectation that such improvements will enable them to participate more effectively in the Australian community, further training or employment.

Role:

The Reception is the first point of contact for Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services internal and external contacts. The Receptionist position represents the organisation’s values and creates a welcoming and supportive introduction to the organisation. The reception position entails a diverse skill base of administrative/receptionist skills required to support the operations of Djerriwarrh overall.

The role has three key functions:

• To maintain a professional and welcoming reception service.
• To assist organisational services teams with various administrative functions.
• To assist customers with their enquiries.

This is advertised as a casual position, with the preferred applicant being available for regular and on-call shifts as necessary, within standard business hours (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm). Flexible hours will be available for the right applicant.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent and/or relevant experience are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds highly desirable.

For more information on how to apply please contact Stacey on (03) 8746 1000, email [email protected] using the subject line: Receptionist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If, after reading the job description you have any questions, please call reception on 8746 1000 and ask to speak to Melanie McGrath, AMEP & SEE Administration Coordinator.

For information about Djerriwarrh please visit our website.

Djerriwarrh actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender and sexually diverse people and people with a disability.

A position description is attached.