Allied Health Receptionist

Department: Allied Health

Type: Casual

Posted: 21 August 2025

Closes: 21 September 2025

THE ROLE

We are seeking a friendly, professional and organised Allied Health Receptionist to join our growing Allied Health team. This casual role will be based primarily at the Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre, providing essential front-line support to clients and health professionals.

The position will involve approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility to cover additional shifts during periods of leave or increased demand.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring their experience reflects the YMCA's culture of genuine care. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage bookings for multiple clinicians across several locations using practice management software (e.g., Cliniko).
• Process payments and invoices for various funding types, including Medicare, DVA, NDIS, RTWSA, CTP and private billing.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide administrative support to Allied Health clinicians as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, clinicians, YMCA centre staff and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming reception area.
• Evening and weekend work is not required

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see "lives enriched through wellbeing" in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have or be willing to obtain:

• National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR or equivalent

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services.
• Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*
• Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*
• Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.

• Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community.

• Terms and Conditions apply

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kym Siddons, Head of Health Services, at or at

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 21st September 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.