Casual Receptionist

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work with Salvos?

When you work for the Salvos you are making a difference to the community and lives of others. A career with purpose, where you can help society's most vulnerable as we care for people, create faith pathways, build healthy communities and work for justice.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Casual Receptionist to act as the first point of contact to clients and visitors for the Doorways program. The Receptionist provides a high level of customer service and administrative support to the program.

Key Responsibilities
- Establish effective work relationships with Corps Officers, key staff, managers, and other stakeholders, as appropriate
- Answering the services telephone in a polite and welcoming manner and directing calls to the relevant area
- Referral of community members to the SALVOS PAL
- Provide the financial cards to community members referred by the SALVOS PAL when required
- Enter all SALVOS PAL card collection information onto the SAMIS system
- Maintaining effective filing systems for easy access to files - both electronic and hard copy

This is a casual position, with shifts on an as needed basis. This position is based in Ballarat, VIC and salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 2.

What you will bring
- Desirable - Certificate III or above in Administration or currently working towards
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role
- Acts consistent with TSA vision, mission, and values
- Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check
- Victorian Working with Children check is required prior to commencement
- Current Driver’s Licence

Benefits working with The Salvation Army
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_