Administrative Assistant

**Kindness l Care l Respect**

Looking to build your career in a sector that brings life to older Australians? At Aveo, we are proud to be of service to our residents, creating a community environment that feels like home and enables residents to be their best self through their later life journey.

At Aveo Lindfield Gardens, we have a unique opportunity for a dual Administration Assistant and Events Coordinator position, on a permanent full-time basis As a passionate people person, you will work three days a week to collaboratively coordinate events and activities for the amazing residents. For the remaining two, you'll be the "First Point of Contact" for the residents and work closely with the Community Manager and various internal and external stakeholders to help ensure the smooth running of the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is fun, friendly, organised and looking to make a connection with the residents. This role is a full-time Monday-Friday 9-5pm role. **Interested? Read on**

**What your Monday-Wednesday looks like**:

- You will be coordinating fun, inclusive and exciting events to our residents on a regular schedule
- Deliver an activities program that promotes learning new hobbies and enabling social connections
- Create weekly schedules for all new events and distribute newsletters highlighting upcoming events
- Be the welcoming face to all new residents in the community by ensuring they are engaged and supported in their transition to our community.

**What your Thursday & Friday will look like**:

- Provide general administrative support including greeting residents, visitors and prospective residents during sales appointments
- Liaising with contractors, maintenance personnel, nursing staff and ensuring resident queries are dealt with promptly
- Updating notices and communication to all staff
- Provide a caring, safe and inspiring environment that supports our residents in living their lives to the fullest through the latter stage of their ageing journey
- Complete general ad-hoc duties delegated to you by the Community Manager and provide vital support to them in their absence

**About you**:

- Experience in an Administration or Receptionist position (essential)
- Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (essential)
- Possesses a high level of communication and organisation skills.
- Experience in a customer-facing environment (such as Retirement Villages, Tourism, Corporate Office or Hospitality)
- Someone who is FUN and EXCITING
- Current Police Check certificate (required, but we can complete for you)
- Minimum Three (3) COVID-19 Vaccinations

**What we offer**:

- Permanent full-time Monday-Friday, **enjoy every weekend off**:

- **A fun, dual-role that will keep your week interesting**:

- Up to 8 weeks Parental Leave
- Ability to purchase additional Annual Leave
- **Employee Referral Program, earning you up to $1000**:

- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in an elite & prestigious community
- Aveo Benefits - access to exclusive savings on hundreds of retailers, products & services
- Join a leading retirement communities operator
- Be part of an organisation focused on innovation and support

**About Aveo**:
Aveo is a leading and trusted owner, operator and manager of retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to grow with older Australians by inspiring greater living choices. We currently do so for over 12,000 residents across 90 plus retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's vision is to be Australia's leading and most innovative seniors living provider. Our mission is to honour and serve the residents through Kindness, Care and Respect.

**Next Steps**:

- Invite to Interview
- Vetting & Medicals
- Job Offer

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $27.46 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- East Lindfield, NSW 2070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you happy with the hourly rate of 27.46/hjour?

**Experience**:

- Admin or Events/Activities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)