Allied Health Receptionist

About The Role
As an Allied Health Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face of our Allied Health Services Team, playing a vital role in creating a positive experience for every client, member, and patron.

You will deliver professional, friendly, and attentive service while assisting with general enquiries. You'll also work closely with our Exercise Physiologists and Wellness Team to support high-quality care and help people feel confident, valued, and supported throughout their journey.

In this customer-focused role, you'll manage membership and program enquiries, process transactions, and respond with warmth and empathy across all services and programs with our organisation. Your proactive approach, ability to work independently, and confidence in managing a fast-paced environment will be essential in delivering exceptional service.

We currently have two permanent part time vacancies available, please see roster below:

Vacancy 1
Monday: 5.15am - 1.45pm

Tuesday: 5.15am - 1.30pm

Wednesday: 5.15am - 1.30pm

Vacancy 2
Monday: 1.00pm - 7.00pm

Tuesday: 1.00pm - 7.00pm

How To Apply
Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Lisa Galvin, Rostering Coordinator,

Essential Criteria

• Extensive experience in an administrative based role
• A Current First Aid Certificate
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated customer service experience within a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated high levels of personal organisation, including the ability to manage workflows, meet regular deadlines and work effectively under pressure

Commencing salary:
$30.90 / per hour, plus 12% Superannuation.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

About Us
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more

Aquatics and Leisure provides a number of facilities including a gym, pools, and a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre to the residents of the Penrith Local Government Area. We are proud of our highly performing team who have won a number of recent state and national Austswim and Swim Australia awards.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website .

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.