Casual Receptionist/Administration Officer

Location: Manuka, Canberra
Employment Type: Casual
Salary Range: Grade 1 ($28.42 per hour + 25% casual loading)
Position number: #499149
Start Date: April 2022 (immediately)
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 30 August 2022

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and eight Early Learning Centres.

About the Role

As a Casual Receptionist and Administration Officer, you will be responsible for greeting visitors and delivering exceptional customer service. This involves answering calls and directing them accordingly, addressing visitor enquiries, and providing an overall welcoming environment.

In this role you will complete adhoc administration tasks as needed to aide in the day-to-day activities of reception, as well as providing administration support to the wider office. You will have sound administration skills and experience, be able to manage competing priorities and communicate with stakeholders seamlessly.

About you

You will pride yourself on your excellent customer service and communication skills along with your ability to deliver quality administration support. You thrive on opportunities to problem solve and have a high level of attention to detail. You’ll take on any opportunity to learn new systems and draw on your ability to learn whilst being flexible and agile.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Positive and collaborative work culture
• Immediate start available
• Development and training opportunities
• You will join a dynamic team and collaborate with the wider office in the delivery of administration tasks where required.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome visitors in a friendly and respectful manner
• Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received
• Perform administrative tasks as required
• Provide administrative support to the HR Recruitment team as needed
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of staff ID photos and passes
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail
• Take inventory of supplies and restock as needed
• Ensure accurate record keeping and filing where

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, interpersonal and client relationship skills with a passion for looking after clients, demonstrating a professional demeanor and approachable nature.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office 365
• A proactive and problem-solving nature
• High level attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• High school diploma with additional specialised training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated experience as an administrator
• Current WWVP card or the ability to obtain

Please refer to the position description for an in-depth detail regarding position duties, criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applicants will be required to submit a current resume and covering letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above. The cover letter should be no more than three pages.

Further information about the role and Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is available on the website.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment team on (02) 6234 5427 or via email at recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.