Receptionist

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the role - Fulltime**

The Receptionist plays a vital role in the efficient operation of Baptist Care SA’s corporate office by providing exceptional customer service, managing administrative tasks, and acting as a friendly and informative first point of contact for clients, visitors, and community members. The receptionist contributes to creating a positive and welcoming environment while assisting with various tasks that contribute to the overall success of the organisations mission.

The role requires a mature and experienced individual with a warm, compassionate manner and the ability to multitask to ensure our clients, guest and staff are well supported.
- Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:_
- Greeting all clients and visitors with a positive and professional manner, both in person and via phone.
- Listen attentively to clients' needs and concerns, offering solutions or directing them to the appropriate staff members for assistance.
- Coordinating and managing meeting room bookings across multiple sites in conjunction with all stakeholder requirements.
- Overseeing staff common room cleanliness and organisation and maintaining consumable provisions.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain client privacy at all times.
- Administrative task as outlined in the position description

**About you**:
As a career receptionist you just love what you do You are warm, engaging and highly motivated to deliver outstanding customer service. You enjoy working autonomously and as part of a broader team and your can-do attitude means that no task is too much trouble.

Your friendly, confident and helpful nature will shine through when you use your experience to be successful in this role. You are confident in your abilities and if you don’t know the answer to something, this will not phase you as you are resourceful and will use your initiative and networking skills to find the answer you need.
- You will also have the following skills and experience:_
- Completed high school and any additional education or relevant certifications.
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within the community services sector
- Previous experience with a busy reception area desirable
- Competence in the use of contemporary office technology, particularly the Microsoft Office suite, including TEAMS
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in a busy work environment

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.
- You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:_
- A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/ WWCC
- A current and valid National Police Clearance
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations including any booster requirements
- Training - Child Safe Environments
- A valid full South Australian drivers’ license (C Class)

**Why work with us?**

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
- You’ll also receive:_
- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award level 2 *based on experience
- Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural LeaveShare