Job no: 0052645
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 - $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide high-quality, professional and efficient reception and general administrative services to clients and staff
- Showcase your administration and interpersonal skills
- Brilliant benefits and work environment!
About the Role
As Administrative Officer and Receptionist, you will be responsible for the provision of high quality, professional and efficient reception and general administrative services to clients and staff of Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the University community. You will be the first point of contact for clients and will maintain the counselling online scheduling and booking system.
You will provide general administrative support to the Service for its workshop, training and other programs and assist with the maintenance of online and web-based training course descriptions and registrations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a friendly and prompt welcome to clients and responding to their needs by making appointments, providing information, or referring them outside of CAPS
- Maintaining the reception and waiting areas and undertaking reception administrative duties
- Assisting with general administrative support in training, workshop and consultancy activities
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills including strong written and oral communication and the ability to respond sensitively to people in distress.
You are enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated, and maintain a flexible and adaptable attitude in a diverse work environment. You work to deadlines, prioritise well under pressure, and demonstrate concern for work quality and standards.
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A diploma qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training within the tertiary/health care sectors
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Demonstrated computer skills, including advanced usage of MS Office and database programs
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Ability to work within a team structure, and share specific tasks
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. You will also be required to undergo a police check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is part of the Wellbeing suite of services in Student Success, Student and Scholarly Services. CAPS provides free psychological counselling to students and staff and delivers a range of training and consultancy activities. The service is led by a Manager, with three Senior Counsellors, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service and comprises around 30 people including Counsellors, Locum/Psychology Registrar Counsellors, Intern Counsellors, and reception/administration staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria 2, 3 and 4^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
