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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

A new position has been developed in conjunction with the opening of Strathaven Waterfront.

Rewarding opportunities exists for an experienced and flexible Administration Officer to provide high quality and professional administration support at our Strathaven residential facilities on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This position will include being an assistant to the residents in their new home. This position will include

• assisting with settling in residents
• orientating and supporting residents and their families
• gaining feedback and acting on improvements
• assisting residents with tasks where needed
• booking appointments and other reception duties in conjunction with the Manager.

Working within a multidisciplinary team to provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends through receiving visitors and providing friendly and professional reception and switchboard support. You will play an active role with the Uniting AgeWell team, participating in building a community based culture that fosters a spirit of the BEST way of life, supporting our people to be their best, give their best and help our community to live their best.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• are able to undertake a variety of tasks that are broad and different to traditional Aged Care
• have attention to detail and appreciation for providing the best experience on offer
• have a sincere passion for making difference in the lives of others and a high level of customer service
• take pride in your work
• are experienced and have expertise in managing a busy switchboard and reception
• are experienced in communicating effectively with a diverse range of people, including older people or those who have disabilities
• have experience in residential aged care or community (strongly preferred)
• have experience in database and finance systems
• have excellent proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook with keyboard skills of typing of 50 wpm
• have availability to work 30 hours a week Monday - Friday 
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

This is a highly sought after position, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!