Reception Services Officer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / Until 24/03/2024

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $56,271 - $72,262

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/701998

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

The Reception Services Officer is a critical position within the office because it gives the first impression of the organisation. It fulfils a crucial role in assisting clients, the general public and other service providers with the purpose of their contact and ensuring they are provided with accurate, up to date information or referred to the right person/agency. Additional administrative duties as may be accommodated alongside the reception functions and workload.

Are you
- Energised by providing excellent service?
- Interested in working within a vigorous and dynamic team?
- Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- As part of a team, deliver a high-quality telephone and reception service to clients, service providers and members of the public by maintaining a welcoming and professional manner, acknowledging all visitors and callers, respecting diversity and responding promptly to their needs in turn.
- Attend appropriately to each individual enquiry by taking a helpful approach, establishing the purpose of the visit or call, assessing the service required and providing the appropriate response.
- Maintain effective working relationships, liaise efficiently and professionally with all levels of staff.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.



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