Description:
About The Role
Anglicare has an exciting opportunity for an administrative assistant to be part Farrer Brown Court Residential care team.
The aim of this role is to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Retirement Living facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
This is a Permanent role based at Farrer Brown Court, Castle hill
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Complete general administrative tasks, including word processing, filing, emailing, and mail distribution.
- Maintain and improve administrative procedures and systems.
- Organise meetings, events, and functions as required.
- Process work orders and supply orders in a timely manner.
- Update resident files in accordance with Commonwealth, State, Anglicare, WHS, and Rehabilitation guidelines.
- Ensure all administrative records and databases are accurately maintained and up to date.
- Attend to residents, visitors, couriers, and trades people at the reception desk, providing a professional and welcoming service.
- Assist with basic financial processes as directed by the Retirement Living Manager.
- Comply with safe work practices and participate in workplace consultation activities.
- Actively engage in safety activities, including hazard and incident reporting as prescribed in the WHSIMS.
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
- Basic financial literacy and numeracy skills
- Empathy and patience when dealing with older residents
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Experience working with older people or in a community service setting (desirable)
- Current driver's license and own vehicle (may be required)
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check (or ability to obtain)
Benefits of joining Anglicare:
- A warm, welcoming culture
- Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
- Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
- Fitness Passport
- Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
Please note that successful completion of background checks and an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required for this role.
At Anglicare, we are committed to honouring Jesus Christ, enriching lives, and strengthening communities. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We are a forward-thinking organisation focused on continuous improvement and innovation, with a dedicated team that always puts our residents first. If this role sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application!