Job Summary
- $78,941 + superannuation + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 11th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > Brunswick
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) was founded in 1987 to advance the health, wellbeing, and human rights of people of refugee background who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. We have worked with over 100,000 people from more than 70 different communities and are recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery.
As an integral member of the Administration team, the Reception and Administration Officer will maintain a professional, welcoming and psychologically safe environment by being the first point of contact for refugee and asylum seeker clients, community members and other stakeholders, either face to face or over the phone.
We are looking for an experienced receptionist with strong administration skills to join our supportive team and take on this vital role with a friendly, can-do approach.
In this role your activities will include:
To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the following key selection criteria:
You will be rewarded with:
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website here.
Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
Please refer to the position description attached for detailed information about the role.
For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page.
Please note, applications will be considered as they are received.
For enquiries, please contact Georgia Phillips, Head Office Coordinator on 03 9389 8900 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Reception Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.
Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.