Do you enjoy working in Administration in a changing work environment?

Join Resthaven as an Administration Reliever for our Community Services teams!

If you love balancing your administration talents with meeting new people, you will love a roving Administration Assistant role based across our Northern, Western and Eastern areas across metropolitan Adelaide.

There is more to aged care operations than you might think, and you will enjoy the buzz in learning new systems and processes, having variety in your role, while working alongside dedicated and supportive colleagues.

About you

Your sensitivity in answering enquiries from clients and greeting visitors brings real personal satisfaction when you see the smile on their face or hear the gratitude in their voice. Your passion for excellence in customer service will be highly regarded along with your strong administration skills assisting the Home and Community Services Manager with processing of accounts and payments and ensuring quality and compliance in office administration.

Enjoy the culture of mutual respect with work flexibility. It is the perfect way to enjoy work/life balance. This is twelve-month contract position and will require you to travel between sites so a Driver’s Licence will be essential.

What you will bring: 

• In-depth knowledge of office procedures and basic accounting principles
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite including o Intermediate level Word including working knowledge of mail merge facility o Sound knowledge of Excel o Sound knowledge of Outlook o Sound knowledge of back up procedures.
• A minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with a high level of accuracy
• Empathy with older people
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Multi-tasking aptitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to reconcile daily money received and preparation of moneys for banking.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member of Community Services
• Ability to work without direct supervision to complete duties and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Professional telephone communication and customer services skills
• Use of databases
• Experienced in providing clerical support services
• Experienced in performing reception duties
• Initiative
• Flexibility

What we offer

Resthaven offers a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Relieving allowance available
• Attractive salary and working conditions.
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
• Four free Physiotherapy Treatments per financial year
• Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
• EAP program and support for you and your family
• Flexible and supportive team environment

Why join Resthaven?

Resthaven was established in 1935 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, Resthaven is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Uniting Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.

Apply now! Applications close:  Friday 4 September at 5pm
For enquiries please contact Kelli Witt, Senior Recruitment Business Partner - kelli.witt@resthaven.asn.au

If you live our values of trust, dignity and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.